Where the Lilacs Grew: A Seasonal Pilgrimage through Romanov Russia
This article is intended as a historical and cultural exploration of the imperial palaces of Russia, based on pre-2022 travel […]
The Lionheart’s Long Way Home
What do you get when you mix a shipwrecked king, medieval grudges, and a modern-day itinerary? A journey that starts in the Crusader stronghold of Acre and winds through Cyprus, Greece, and northern Italy—following in the footsteps (and wake) of Richard the Lionheart as he tried to make it home from the Holy Land. This post dives deep into the history, the drama, and the destinations, offering a travel guide with a twist: part vacation, part time machine.