Archaeology, Art, Asia, Blog, China, History, small-group
The History and Legacy of the Silk Road The Silk Road (also called the Silk Routes) was an extensive system of trade routes formally established during the rule of China’s Han Dynasty. The routes traversed …
Archaeology, Architecture, Blog, Europe, History, mature-travelers, over-50s
History of Santorini: From the Minoans to the Greek Republic Santorini The history of the Greek islands of Santorini (or Thera) stretches back to the Neolithic Era more than 3,000 years ago. A place of great …
Archaeology, Blog, Cultural, Egypt, heritage, History, mature-travelers, over-50s
From Cairo to the NAC: Egypt Builds a New Capital City On July 11, 2018 Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi laid the first stone of what was to become Egypt’s new capital. The city is …
Read the landscape (and beat the crowds!) One of the perils of modern tourism is crowds. We all know the feeling. After a long-haul flight, a hotel room, a train and much excitement and anticipation, …
Crete history for travellers Crete is one of the most beautiful and traditional regions of Greece. Although Cretans have fought generations of invaders, they are a people whose courtesy and hospitality is legendary. These lands …
Turkmenistan; journey for the curious Brimming with a vibrant population of around 5 million people, Turkmenistan is hospitable and welcoming to tourists, despite its history of political problems. Its vast landscape is mostly desert, with …
A Greek Odyssey Greece (Greek: Ελλάς, Hellas) is located in sun drenched Southern Europe, on the southernmost tip of the Balkan peninsula. It boasts extensive coastlines and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. …
Archaeology, Blog, China, Dinosaurs, Reading lists for Travellers, Uncategorised
Dinosaurs, Palaeontology and Evolution: 10 of the Best Books for natural history lovers Palaeontology and archaeology: discovering the Earth’s past Palaeontology and archaeology are traditionally the domain of experts, but thanks to some excellent literature, …
Africa, Archaeology, Countries, Egypt, Reading lists for Travellers
Discover Egypt with ten great books. Egypt captures the imagination and heart of us all. It is often our introduction to ancient history, and the mysteries of the pyramids and myths of pharaohs remain alive …
Visiting Britain’s UK World Heritage Sites Visiting Britain’s world heritage sites.There are 31 spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom. Between them, they comprise some of the most spectacular and memorable cultural sites …
Bronze age civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean Islands As you explore these islands and learn about the cradle of Western civilisation, ancient cultures and history will come to life. Visit magical Santorini, which contains a …
Archaeology, Cultural, Europe, History, Italian History, Malta
Malta; Megalithic temples, ‘fat ladies’, and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum The tiny islands that comprise Malta, set in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, are home to prehistoric art andRead more
The History & monuments of ancient Iran Throughout history, Iran’s position astride the famous Silk Road has seen it crisscrossed by travellers, traders and armies. In more recent times, itsRead more
Travel to Iran, Visit Persepolis Throughout history, Iran’s position on the fabled Silk Road has seen it crisscrossed by travellers, traders and armies. Odyssey now offers the opportunity to exploreRead more
Explore Bagan, a cultural and artistic wonderland, on a small group tour The opportunity to explore Bagan, a cultural and artistic wonderland, on a small group tour does exist. OdysseyRead more
In March 2017 Egyptian and German archaeologists in Cairo discovered a large quartzite bust buried 2 m below ground level during construction of a new roads. The bust is believedRead more
Standing Stones prehistoric Britain. Standing stones prehistoric Britain. Hypothesis and research continues to be presented on the role of standing stones. Britain is not the only location where standing stonesRead more
Neolithic Burial Chambers: Telescopes to the Stars The calendar you have in your smartphone was once written in the stars. During the Neolithic or final period of the Stone Age,Read more
