Travel
Diving in the Maldives: Everything You Need to Know
Diving in the Maldives: if you want to wake up to ABBA playing in the background while whale sharks cruise below you,...
History
The Temple of Abu Simbel: Monumentality and Awe
Abu Simbel explained — Ramses II, Nubia, divine kingship, monumental rock-cut temples, and the extraordinary UNESCO engineering feat that saved them from...
Art
The Hagia Sophia Basilica in Istanbul (Turkey)
In-depth guide to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul (Turkey): history from Byzantium to the Ottoman era, architectural innovation, mosaics and visitor experience.
History
The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul (Turkey): the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople
The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul, the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople: history, structure, and visitor experience
Travel
The Glassmakers of Murano (Venice): History, Art, and Craft of an Island That Made Glass
Analytical guide to visiting Murano glassworks in Venice: history of Murano glass, furnace visits, authentic vs souvenir tips, and practical advice for...
History
Tips for visiting the Herculaneum excavations.
An in-depth guide to visiting Herculaneum: the 79 AD eruption, extraordinary preservation, key sites, and practical advice for thoughtful travelers.
Art
Everything you need to know about visiting Pompeii
The definitive guide to Pompeii: history, the eruption of 79 AD, urban life, art, religion, eroticism, and the must-see sites of the...
Travel
The Rant. The Avios Points Odyssey: Traveling Through the Administrative Nightmare of Iberia, British Airways, and Qatar Airways
Avios Points and the Bureaucratic Hallucination of Iberia, British Airways, and Qatar Airways Customer Service
Travel
Airport Capsules: Jakarta vs. Istanbul
Airport capsules: two experiences compared. The sleep pods at Jakarta and Istanbul airports.
Travel
The tourist’s backpack and the right weight: instructions for ruining your day (and your back)
What is the maximum weight of the backpack one should carry on their back during a day of travel?