One of the great challenges to knowing the true history of the Incas is the lack of writing of the Quechua people. This is why one sees many spellings for the same words, most notably the interchangeability between C and Q and K. For example, one can see Cusco spelled as Qosqo or the Inca… Continue reading Exploring Peruvian Khipu and Inca History
Category: Travel Trivia
Outrageous and Misleading Road Signs In The World
The world of driving is a relatively straightforward place. You follow the rules, drive in a safe manner and all is well in the world. The problems arise when you’re minding your own business, following the road signs and suddenly you come across some that cannot possibly be correct. ‘Am I on a hidden camera… Continue reading Outrageous and Misleading Road Signs In The World
5 Shocking Eco-Unfriendly Holidays
In the past couple of decades we have become increasingly concerned about how our actions are affecting the Earth both for us and for future generations. Eco-tourism is a hot topic at the moment, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the most shocking eco-unfriendly holidays.
The Best Philly Cheesesteak – Philadelphia’s Speciality
Philadelphia is without a doubt one of the most historic cities in America. Philly is home to landmarks such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall as well as popular tourist destinations like the Philadelphia Zoo, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Rodin Museum, and the Franklin Institute. When tourists come to the City of Brotherly… Continue reading The Best Philly Cheesesteak – Philadelphia’s Speciality
Record Breaking Hotels
Tallest, oldest, smallest, largest, the world is full of record breakers, things are constantly changing, but how would you like to spend a weekend in a record-breaking hotel. Here are some suggestions…. The oldest functioning hotel in the world is the Houshi Ryokan in Komatsu, Japan. The hotel opened its doors to the public in…..718…… Continue reading Record Breaking Hotels
What not to do in a hire car……
This week I was going to look into the weirdest spiritual retreats, but then on Sunday all that changed. There are moments in our lives when we are young, full of energy, and wanting to get out there and discover the world that we perhaps take things just that little bit too far, and on… Continue reading What not to do in a hire car……
Home from Home – Why not visit your home town in another country?
I’m sure that most people will be familiar with twinning associations, where towns in different counties become ‘twins’, but have you ever explored the possibility that the place where you live may also have a real twin, a town, village or city with the same name but in a different country? I used to live… Continue reading Home from Home – Why not visit your home town in another country?