Valle dei Templi (aka Valley of the Temples) is a UNESCO-rated archaeological park on a ridge overlooking Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The park consists of the relics of the ancient Greek city of Akragas. The remains of several Greek Temples dedicated to the Gods of Greek religion have been restored and are on glorious display for …
Before we arrived in San Sebastián, Spain, we had heard all about the food and the lively nightlife. Yet, we hadn’t read much about the history or researched what to do or see while there. Naturally, we contacted the International Greeter Association and made a meetup time and date for a general city tour. Without …
It’s one of our favorite walking tours to date! Walking Tours of Oxford had us captivated from beginning to end. It helps that Oxford is one of the world’s most beautiful & historic locations. Throw in a fun guide and a few famous Harry Potter and Narnia settings, and you’ve got yourself a fucking brilliant …
Ireland Basics: Money: ATMs can be found almost everywhere and are all linked to the central international money systems. Credit (Visa and MC) and Debit cards can be used virtually anywhere, except some B&Bs in rural areas; that will only take cash. Chip and PIN cards are standard and are now considered the norm. Only expect …
Unlike any historic site we have visited, the Fontevraud Royal Abbey has created a working hybrid of the past, present, and future. At the same time, it is not new to see technology mingled amongst museums and historical places. The team at Fontevraud has engrained their “All Things Having a Purpose” philosophy by blending the …
Have you ever visited a location and walked away thinking, “What was that?”. We recount four places that left us scratching our heads. The Naturhistorisches (Natural History) Museum The Naturhistorisches (Natural History) Museum in Bern, Switzerland, etched itself in our brains forever. We walked away from this museum with the makings of a few fantastical animal …