It’s amazing what you find when you actively travel off the beaten path. We had enough of crowds after a weekend in Utah’s Zion National Park. We like people, but the lineup for the shuttle into the canyon was like something out of a popular theme park. Leeds is only 30 miles (50 … [Read more...] about Lovin’ Leeds History
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The Wild Side of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu – architectural wonder, Inca monument, historic gem. All are fitting descriptions for this fortress carved of stone, but we're going to detour for a moment and take you along for a walk on Machu Picchu’s wild side. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. … [Read more...] about The Wild Side of Machu Picchu
Towers and Staigue Fort: An Irish Treasure Hunt
We often travel a route with the map in hand and randomly choose short historic side trips to investigate while on the way to our actual destination. Sometimes, it’s a wild goose chase. In other words, it’s often a treasure hunt which can lead to such beauties as the Ring of … [Read more...] about Towers and Staigue Fort: An Irish Treasure Hunt
Ireland’s Skellig Michael: A Storied Past
Somewhere between the 6th and 8th centuries, a group of monks sought an isolated locale to practice their religion. They found Skellig Michael. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Skellig come from Sceillic, which means steep rock. Over the next 500 years these … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Skellig Michael: A Storied Past
Ireland’s Trim Castle
Trim - the word sounds precise, with little excess. Trim Castle - on the River Boyne - is just the opposite. It is the largest Normandy castle in Ireland. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Historic stone structures always draw my attention and Trim was no … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Trim Castle