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Panettone and Pandoro... A Tale of Two Breads...

Take a Tour of the Sanctuary of Zeus and the Ancient Stadium at Nemea, Greece

Take a Tour of the Tombs of Mycenae

Mycenae… The name conjures something deep inside, something out of myth and legend. There is a feeling of mystery about the name, of...

As the holiday season approaches, many are preparing for their usual Christmas traditions at home: decorating, food, gifts, family and...

It’s no secret that many of our Christmas traditions come from Germany. Let’s face it, they know how to celebrate Weihnachten! So, if...

Italy, the land of vineyards and vino, transforms into a kaleidoscope of colours during the fall season. As the summer heat gives way to...

As the vibrant hues of summer fade into the warm embrace of autumn, wine enthusiasts from around the world embark on a journey to...

Greetings Travellers and History-Lovers! This week on Writing the Past, we have a special post to share with you. This past summer, after...

For the cultural traveller, when it comes to exploring the Peloponnese in Greece, there are myriad historical and archaeological sites to...

When most travellers think of the Greek Islands, one of the first names that inevitably comes to mind is Santorini. With its dark, deep...

Travelling to Europe and the British Isles can be a wonderful experience, but planning the trip can be a bit overwhelming when it comes...

England is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourism. It has it all - ancient and medieval history and archaeological...

A trip to Italy is definitely the experience of a lifetime. It really has the best of everything from food and wine, to art and culture,...

Greetings Travellers! If you are like us, you love television shows and movies that are set anywhere in Europe or the British Isles. We...

Greetings Travellers! Travelling to a new city overseas can be a very exciting prospect, and for cultural tourists, museums - especially...

Greetings Travellers! When most people think of a vacation under the Mediterranean sun, the images that are conjured are often of the...

Bonjour a tous! Every year, millions of tourist head to Europe for the vacation of a lifetime, and of those millions, a very large...

The British Isles are home to some of the most stunning castles in the world, each with a rich and fascinating history. Some of these...

Ciao ragazzi! When people think of visiting Europe, more often than not Italy is at the top of their list. And there’s a good reason for...