Extract from the book ‘Travels through History : France” available here Catharism was an austere religion following the gnostic philosophy of God and Satan as two separate beings – God was associated with purity and Satan with every aspect of evil. Catharism encouraged its followers to adopt asceticism and celibacy even after marriage. Those whoContinue reading “Travels through History – France”
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Travels through History – France
Extract from the book ‘Travels through History : France” available here Catharism was an austere religion following the gnostic philosophy of God and Satan as two separate beings – God was associated with purity and Satan with every aspect of evil. Catharism encouraged its followers to adopt asceticism and celibacy even after marriage. Those whoContinue reading “Travels through History – France”
Tinos
This is an excerpt from the book Travels through History : 9 Greek Islands , newly available on Amazon. The first inhabitants of Tinos were probably the Phoenicians, followed by the Ionians in the 11th century BCE. Two tombs from the Mycenaean period have been discovered in the area of Kyra Xeni, and about fifty archaeological sitesContinue reading “Tinos”
New beginnings: Zimbabwe, back from the brink
With Mugabe’s catastrophic 40-year rule finally over, there’s optimism on the streets of Zimbabwe.
Damaraland, Namibia: where ‘each day lasts 100 hours’
Pico Iyer’s biggest holiday challenge used to be ‘filling the days till they burst’. But nine days in the desert of Namibia with nothing much to do was a liberating experience
10 of the best attractions in Emilia-Romagna
Fast cars, slow food, hilltop castles and open-air art galleries … Here are some highlights of Emilia-Romagna – classic Italy without the crowds
The sleepy side of the Italian Riviera
Today’s Ligurian hotspots are the Cinque Terre and swanky Portofino. But head west of Genoa for now-quiet resorts such as Alassio where, a century ago, Brits went to see and be seen
Postcards from the edge: travels in Trump’s banned countries
‘I firmly believe travel helps break down ignorance and suspicion.’ Kevin Rushby reflects on the warmth and hospitality he has encountered in the countries now on President Trump’s ‘bad’ list
On the trail of Gertrude Bell – and Turkey’s hidden beauty
Following in the 100-year-old footsteps of the famous explorer, writer Pat Yale digs deep into Turkey’s rich history
500 years of the Venetian ghetto: commemoration and history
Venice will commemorate the world’s first ghetto with exhibitions and events, but it’s also possible to learn about its history through walks, tours and food.
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 