Is Stonehenge an Overhyped & Overrated Tourist Trap?
In August 2018 an online travel website listed Stonehenge as one of the World’s 15...
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Travel Tips for Archaeology and History Sites and Museums Around the World
Tips and information on visiting some of the best archaeology and history sites and museums, from buying tickets for the various sites in Luxor to how to get to the Greek island of Delos, skipping the lines at the Acropolis to what not to miss in Rome.
Everything You Need to Know To Visit Delos Island in 2019
All the tips and information you need to make your visit to the extraordinary archaeological site...
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Ten Tips for Visiting the Megalithic Temples of Malta & Gozo
Between mainland Europe and Africa in the Mediterranean Sea lies the small island of Malta and its even smaller neighbour Gozo. These islands are best known for their megalithic temples built by Neolithic inhabitants some five to six thousand years ago. UNESCO has classified six of them as part of the ‘Megalithic Temples of Malta’ World Heritage Site. Not surprising then the temples are a popular tourist attraction. Read Ethan’s tips for visiting the megalithic temples on Malta and Gozo.
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Stabiae, Off the Beaten Track But Worth It!
Stabiae was a Roman town that got covered in ash by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Now two of...
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Ticket Tips for Pompeii, Herculaneum & Other Ancient Sites in Naples
On 24 August 79 AD Mount Vesuvius began to erupt, throwing volcanic ash many kilometres up into...
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Buying a Luxor Pass
As of November 2016, Luxor has joined the many great archaeological cities of the World by introducing a Luxor Pass for visitors. Pass holders have access to all archaeological sites and museums in Luxor, on both the East and West Banks. Read further for details on where and how to buy the Luxor Pass, the price of the ticket and other important information.
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So You Want to See a Mithraeum in Rome?
Of all the underground Roman structures that made Rome the city it was in ancient times, it is the...
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Buying Tickets for Lascaux 2 Online
Getting tickets for Lascaux 2 just got a whole lot easier. As of 18 May 2016 it is now possible to...
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Buying Tickets for Font de Gaume Prehistoric Cave, 2019
Everyone wants to see the prehistoric paintings and engravings in the caves of Font de Gaume and...
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Comparing the Paris Pass With the Paris Museum Pass
Paris has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the World, as well as a number of iconic...
Read MoreIs English Heritage Membership Worth It?
Some of the more popular tourist attractions in England are in the care of English Heritage. These range from prehistoric stone circles, the most famous of which is Stonehenge, to much more recent historical sites such as...
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Ticket Tips for the Acropolis and Other Ancient Sites in Athens
Everyone visiting Athens wants to climb the Acropolis. That amazing citadel at the heart of the...
Read MoreVisiting the Island of Ios
Ios is one of those unexpected gems of the Aegean sea. Known for its vibrant night life, particularly during the height of the summer season, the island in fact attracts a wide range of people from all over the World. Here...
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Going Behind, Beneath & Beyond Rome’s Top Attractions
Taking a new look at some of the more popular tourist attractions in Rome …
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Standing Stones in Carnac: Take Advantage of the Megalithic Pass
Southern Brittany has a unique concentration of megalithic sites, from stone alignments at Carnac to the decorated passage tomb on Gavrinis …
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