History

Ready to uncover the stories of epic naval battles along the U.S. coastlines and beyond? This guide takes you on a journey through 18 historic maritime battle sites that shaped American history. 1. Battle of Lake Champlain – Plattsburgh, New York Visit Plattsburgh, where the Battle of Lake Champlain (1814) took place during the War …

“As a literature student in India, I never dreamed I’d visit the residence of Edgar Allan Poe, one of my favorite authors, in Philadelphia.” Our guest author, Medha Bhatt from NeoTravellers, brings us the story of her visit to the residence of Edgar Allan Poe in Philadelphia. This post contains affiliate links and/or references to …

Salvador Dalí created a refuge for his wife, and a sensory allegory of their psyches and relationship: in the medieval castle and garden of Gala Dalí. Thirty-three years ago this month, a flashy Cadillac sped toward a castle in the tiny village of Púbol in Catalunya. A dead woman rode upright in the back seat. With …