World History: The Explorer’s Class

February 14, 2023 Lisa Comments 0 Comment

In the many years I’ve been wandering the world, I’ve been so lucky to see amazing sites. I do think travel is a wonderful way to learn, about other people, other cultures, and, of course, world history. All of these sites were amazing; interesting museums, beautiful castles, ancient ruins. I recommend each and every one. History Museums Museo Galileo, Florence, Italy Musee Marciano, Venice, Italy Musee Civico Correr, Venice, Italy Musee Storico Navale, Venice, Italy Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt Conciergerie,…

Rome

November 30, 2001 Lisa Comments 0 Comment

Rome! The eternal city. We booked a 6-night package, from November 20 to the 27th, through Go-Today. We booked September 11th, 2001 around 0800 CST. We didn’t know it, of course, but the first plane hit the tower just minutes earlier. We kept our trip plans but when we flew to Rome on November 20th, the plane only had about a dozen people on it. We traveled with Alex’s friend, Shane, and his mom, Dee. We picked them up and drove…

"Tourists don't know where they've been. Travelers don't know where they're going."

— Paul Theroux —

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