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    German Christmas Markets: A Historical Holiday Tradition

    Jennifer Mestre / November 25, 2024 / 1 Comment

    In Germany, Christmas markets are a mainstay of the holiday season with an interesting history that dates back hundreds of years.

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  • Italy

    The Vatican: A Museum of Museums

    Jennifer Mestre / December 9, 2023 / 4 Comments

    A treasure trove of art, history, and culture, the sublime Vatican Museums attest to the enduring legacy of human creativity and are one of the most awe-inspiring museums anywhere in the world.

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  • Netherlands

    Vermeer: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibition

    Jennifer Mestre / April 25, 2023 / 5 Comments

    The Rijksmuseum's new Vermeer exhibition offers a rare chance to see the paintings of this Dutch master side by side.

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  • Spain

    Santiago de Compostela: The End of the Road

    Jennifer Mestre / February 18, 2023 / 2 Comments

    Explore the history, traditions and symbolism of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in its role as a thousand-year-old pilgrimage site.

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  • Spain

    My Journey on the Camino de Santiago

    Jennifer Mestre / December 14, 2022 / 7 Comments

    Life lessons, insights, and observations from my epic journey walking Spain's historic Camino de Santiago.

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  • Portugal

    5 Must-See Historical Sites in Porto

    Jennifer Mestre / August 25, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Discover Porto's rich history through these five must-see historical sites.

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  • Belgium

    Plantin-Moretus: A Museum for Book Lovers

    Jennifer Mestre / August 12, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Antwerp's Plantin-Moretus Museum chronicles the history of printing through the lens of one of the world's oldest publishing houses.

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  • France

    The Rebirth of Paris

    Jennifer Mestre / July 27, 2022 / 2 Comments

    From 1853 to 1870, Paris underwent a dramatic transformation the likes of which had never been seen before.

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  • Spain

    The Camino de Santiago: A Historic Hike Through Spain

    Jennifer Mestre / July 12, 2022 / 11 Comments

    This fall I'll be walking the Camino de Santiago, a medieval pilgrimage route through Spain that dates back 1,200 years.

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  • Belgium

    Ypres: The Town that Never Forgets

    Jennifer Mestre / May 30, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Ypres was the site of some of the most destructive battles of World War I which left a lasting mark on this Belgian town that has never been forgotten.

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  • Portugal

    The 7 Wonders of Portugal

    Jennifer Mestre / May 11, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Of the many historical sites in Portugal, these seven are considered the top spots according to the people of Portugal.

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  • Netherlands

    Our Lord in the Attic: Amsterdam’s Hidden Church

    Jennifer Mestre / April 26, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Discover Amsterdam's Golden Age at this fascinating canal house turned museum with a secret church hidden in the attic.

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  • France

    Château de Chenonceau: The Ladies’ Château

    Jennifer Mestre / April 15, 2022 / 1 Comment

    The Château de Chenonceau is a Renaissance masterpiece whose 500-year history centres around a series of fascinating women.

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  • Netherlands

    Teylers Museum: Cabinet of Curiosities

    Jennifer Mestre / April 9, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Founded in 1779, the Teylers Museum in Haarlem is the Netherlands' oldest museum and features a fascinating and diverse collection.

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  • Portugal

    Convento de Cristo: Home of the Knights Templar

    Jennifer Mestre / April 3, 2022 / 1 Comment

    A visit to the Convento de Cristo in Tomar offers visitors a peek inside the mysterious world of the Knights Templar

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  • General

    A Travel Blog for History Lovers

    Jennifer Mestre / March 28, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Well, here it is – my first blog post. As someone who spends a great deal of time immersed in centuries past, tech savviness is not exactly high up on my list of…

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