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Jerusalem, with the Western wall and Dome of the Rock

Walks in the Holy Land

Jerusalem, Israel by Norman A. Rubin Pilgrimage to the Holy land by Christian pilgrims of all races and … [Read More...]

Pine Bay Holiday Resort, Camlimani Mevkii, Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey

10 Unusual Historical Resorts in Turkey

Which resort in Turkey to choose? Do not rush to answer this question “Antalya, Alanya or Belek”. We offer 10 equally … [Read More...]

Nebaj street and church

Guatemala’s Ixil Triangle

The Star-Crossed Shangri-La by Rick Neal After a tortuous bus ride through the Guatemalan highlands, I’ve finally … [Read More...]

map of Africa trek

An Exotic Overland Trek From Tangier To Kenya

Africa by Ian Packham I was on the Kenyan coast at Malindi, having followed the African coast west from Tangier, … [Read More...]

In The Footsteps Of Dante

Florence, Italy by Anne Harrison  Dante began The Divine Comedy in 1308, while exiled from his beloved Florence. The … [Read More...]

Climbers on top of Mount Everest

Climbing Mount Everest with Makalu Adventure Ltd.

“It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves” - Sir Edmund Hillary. Even now no one is quite sure if Mt. Everest … [Read More...]

Japanese breakfast

Rising Sun: Breakfasts in Japan

by Lesley Hebert Sampling local food when travelling can be quite an adventure. However, there have been occasions … [Read More...]

petroglyphs at Writing On Stone Provincial Park, Alberta

Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park

Alberta,  Canada by Elizabeth Templeman The Navajo were “careful to obliterate every trace of their temporary … [Read More...]

bride and groom cut cake at Turkish wedding

Rubbing Off Luck at a Wedding in Turkey

by Inka Piegsa-quischotte I was thrilled when I was recently invited to a Turkish wedding. The invitation immediately … [Read More...]

Historic steam locomotive engine on turntable at Bympie railway station

The Mary Valley Rattler

Gympie, Queensland, Australia by Keith Kellett All over the world, railways are coming out of use. But, in many … [Read More...]

Welcome to Las Vegas sign

Las Vegas: Fascinating Neon Boneyard

Signs of the Time by Noreen Kompanik Las Vegas has always oozed glitz and glamour with its multitude of casinos, top … [Read More...]

Belfast Castle exterior

Secrets of Cave Hill Revealed

Historic Belfast, Northern Ireland by John Rooney When the first rays of sunlight break through the cold early … [Read More...]

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Robert ScheerHi, I’m Robert Scheer, the editor and publisher of Travel Thru History.

I’m a former president of the B.C. chapter of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC), as well as a lifetime member and past president of the British Columbia Association of Travel Writers (BCATW).

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