Travel and Culture

A fusion of culture, history, and travel. Two writers, two perspectives fused to explore culture, food, and world travel with a touch of history. Discover ancient ruins, off-the-beaten-track locations, cultural points-of-interest, and recipes.

Photographing Malta’s Balconies: When a Detail Becomes a Discovery

Travel photos we love to take again and again

Jun 23•Marie Powell

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Bavaria's Lake Starnberg: King Ludwig’s Last Walk

Following the Path of Germany's Greatest Unsolved Mystery

Jun 9•Ann Marie Ackermann

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The Dilsberg Tunnel: How a Mark Twain Fan Solved a German Mystery while on a Literary Pilgrimage

Every medieval town has its secrets.

May 26•Ann Marie Ackermann

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A Jane Austen Cook-Off Sparks Romance and Murder

Travel and Culture Guest Author Series: Visits to the British Isles help mystery author Sharon Michalove "heat up" her latest novel

May 12•Marie Powell

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Art In Conversation With History: Malta's Heritage Sites Become Galleries

The 2026 Malta Biennale engages with Malta's long history through contemporary art

Apr 28•Marie Powell

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Move Over, Halloween! How Czechs Say Goodbye to Winter on April 30

Beltane or Wagurgis Night in Bohemia

Apr 14•Ann Marie Ackermann

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Wild Garlic

Culinary March Madness in Euope

Mar 31•Ann Marie Ackermann

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Jennie Hood: Recreating Medieval Recipes from Manuscript Sources

Culinary Creativity from the Archives in Scotland, England and Czechia

Mar 17•Ann Marie Ackermann

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