You do not live a life like Sir Bob Murray’s without collecting a few nicknames. To some, he is ‘Mr Sunderland’ after 20 years spent as their owner. To others, he is &lsqu… Read More
Across California are hundreds of sites designated as official state historical landmarks, from the homes of prominent individuals and locations of important businesses to religious structu… Read More
Ahoy, fellow maritime enthusiasts! Welcome aboard as we embark on an exhilarating voyage through the fascinating world of ship classifications. Thes… Read More
Join the San Francisco Bay Ferry, the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter Trust and Transbay Coalition for thi… Read More
Best Restaurants in Tarpon Springs Florida
With its rich Greek heritage and stunning coastal views, Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a culinary par… Read More
Russian literature has a rich and storied history, dating back to its origins in the 10th century. This literary tradition has been shaped and influenced by various historical events and no… Read More
All photos: Fredrika CarlssonHave you ever heard of the River Clyde? It is a majestic waterway that winds its way through the heart of Scotland, offering a multitude of leisure attracti… Read More
Shipyard Companies Italy – Welcome aboard, maritime enthusiasts! Italy, renowned for its rich seafaring history and shipbuilding expertise, continues to be a hub for shipyard companies… Read More
If you’re planning a trip to Venice, one of the first things you’ll need to consider is where to stay. With its unique layout, navigating the city’s six sestieri can be a d… Read More
Amsterdam is known for its picturesque canals, which wind through the city and offer a unique perspective on its history and culture. Taking Amsterdam canal cruises are one of the best ways… Read More
In Saint-Nazaire, workers are paid too little money to build giant ships in one of the world's largest shipyards, the “Chantiers de l’Atlantique”.
The post Fascinating… Read More
Brock Martin's Canadian historical novel is currently on tour with Goddess Fish Promotions. BLURB: 1939, Canada unprepared but defiant, declares war on Germany and mass produces a… Read More
We often try to choose our words very carefully. However, we rarely consider the sources and origins of the many expressions that litter our conversations. Many phrases that have… Read More
I may be slightly partial because I’m from California, but I think it’s the most interesting state in the USA to travel to. California is frequently glorified in movies and popul… Read More
You are to be married and have delegated your Stag Do Organiser, usually the Best Man or Men to get it done! Destination chosen what do you do next.Poland has many great cities equipped for… Read More
Experience life out on the water in a new way this summer with the fastest, most compact small sailboat ever built: Reverso.
Featuring a unique foldable design, Reverso is handmade in Franc… Read More
Sitting at the crossroads between Central and Eastern Europe, Poland is a country rich in history; sometimes tragic, sometimes happy. Many of the country’s sites and monuments are now… Read More
Venice is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy, not only for its long history and beautiful buildings, but also for its stunning scenery and unique excursions.
Venice is actually made… Read More
We just held our twelfth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter, Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new… Read More
Located in England’s South Coast, Southampton is a port city. It is also considered as one of the greenest cities in the UK. There are a lot of things to do when you are here in the ci… Read More
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Where To Stay in Venice, Italy
by What a Life Tours, March 24, 2020
You probably know Venice as the magical ‘floating city’ located in northern Italy that is conne… Read More
More than 100 years on and the Titanic holds as much fascination for us now as it did then. Check out these fascinating Titanic facts to help you separate the fact from the fiction…
W… Read More
Here is the fascinating history of Bath, Maine (follow link for picture gallery). Also, see our post “Historical Markers in Bath, Maine” for more historical information on this… Read More
Northern Ireland Road Trip
Being born in the UK, it’s amazing how little of it I’ve actually seen. Making more of an effort with that lately, one of the big trips on my list was… Read More