Every day we learn something new about the ancient world. Who were these people of the past? What did they care about, their hopes and dreams? Fortunately (and unfortunately) a lot of what we know about these mysterious civilizat... Read More

With over 10 million visitors to Florence each year there’s no shortage of Things to Do in Florence articles swishing around the internet. Most of these tread the same familiar ground that you’ll find in any basic travel brochure... Read More

Think of Britain’s capital and the first image that springs to mind is Big Ben, the iconic London clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Originally the site of the royal palace of London, Westminster is now the s... Read More

From iconic landmarks to ancient temples, delicious ramen to quirky themed cafes, traditional tea houses to modern art museums, sprawling gardens to shopping galore, Tokyo has something for everyone. Evoking both a creative spiri... Read More

Athens is awash with ancient wonders, from theaters and temples to the mighty Acropolis. The world of Greek mythology can be closely tied to many of these sites. Understanding the backstory before visiting in order to get a vivid... Read More