For me, there’s nothing cooler than reading about Kings and Queens only to find yourself standing in the great hall of a castle, realizing all that “stuff” you read about happened in that room or below the murder hole you’re peering through. You read that right – my trips include murder holes!

 

I’ve been traveling the world for over 20 years, both solo and with others. One thing is for sure: finding one source for historic and heritage themed travel can be difficult! It’s easy enough to find out what happened in a place, but it’s generally a footnote between everything else in a guidebook. I read historical books as travel guides, noting places and events and creating an ever-growing list of new places to go. My favorite periods are Medieval Britain and early US History, but I do like to branch out to other places and periods as well.

 

This isn’t a site that will show you how to quit your job and travel full time, nor is it a guide for solo female travelers (though by default that’s usually how I find myself!). My hope is that it provides a place to get information and inspiration for your own trips and a deeper understanding of what you are experiencing. I like to get as immersed as possible, so I’ll also share any books, tv shows, movies, podcasts or music that go with the theme. 

 

History has been a lifelong interest for me. My degrees and “day job” are in chemistry, but I did minor in history mostly because I took so many history classes for fun on the side! I’m actually surprised at how many of my colleagues in the lab are also big history buffs. Research and accuracy is important in both, so I’ll do my best to cite sources. Fair warning – for broad overviews, I do like Wikipedia to make sure I’ve got the big pieces right in my mind, though I recognize it is edited by the public and may be inaccurate!

 

I concede the adage that history has been written by the victors and I know I’m going to have an inherent bias due to my background and life experiences, but I’ll do my best to stick to the “facts” as they are presented. 

 

With historical travel, I don’t see it as much “where” do you want to go but WHEN, so tell me: when do you want to go today? I hope you’ll join me on this adventure.