Travel Intelligence isn’t just about hotels, hotels, hotels; it’s also packed with some of the finest travel writing on the web. To see a selection of top-class travel writing about history, have a look through the articles listed below...
Articles in History
-
Top Excursions on the Costa del Sol
|
Solange Hando
|
Spain
|
Costa del Sol
|
Marbella
"The Costa del Sol claims many attractions beyond the beach and from hill villages to ancient cities, a day in the Sierra is full of rewards. "
-
Sicily's Top Archaeological and Ancient Sites
|
Solange Hando
|
Italy
|
Sicily
|
Siracuse
"Sicily’s ancient sites reflect the island’s turbulent past and feature among Italy’s top archaeological wonders..."
-
A Dozen Reasons to Visit Malaga
|
Ben Cooper
|
Spain
|
Costa del Sol
|
Malaga
"When it comes to describing Malaga, maligned isn't quite the right word (although it's obviously tarred a little by association with the largely overdeveloped Costa del Sol); criminally overlooked is more the crux of it."
-
Pendle Witch Country
|
Mark Davidson
|
United Kingdom
|
North Western England
|
Lancashire
"Boil, boil, toil and trouble, add toad and newt and let it bubble!"
-
The Strange Sisters of Mannarkad
|
William Dalrymple
|
India
|
Kerala Region
"On the edge of the jungle lay a small wooden temple. It was late evening, and the sun had already disappeared behind the palms..."
-
Taj Mahal: India’s Top World Heritage Site
|
Solange Hando
|
India
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
Agra
"The Taj Mahal attracts around three million visitors a year, all deeply moved by its romance and beauty and the amazing skill of 17th century craftsmen..."
-
Sri Lanka: Traditional Ayurveda for Well Being
|
Solange Hando
|
Sri Lanka
|
South Coast
"Acclaimed far beyond the island, Sri Lanka’s traditional Ayurveda is a holistic medical science based on the careful use of organic herbs..."
-
Football on the Faroe Islands
|
Vitali Vitaliev
|
Denmark
|
other areas of Denmark
|
Faroe Islands
"For me, the World Cup largely lost its attraction the moment I found out that the world's most admirable football squad did not make it into the finals and was not going to be represented in South Africa..."
-
Andalucia: A Visit to Spain
|
Mark Davidson
|
Spain
|
Andalucia
"Flying to Malaga would be many peoples idea of a perfect Spanish holiday, yet a ninety minute drive away from the airport will take you to some of the most spectacular scenery in Spain..."
-
The Tarapith Pilgrimage
|
William Dalrymple
|
India
|
West Bengal
"“I am a Bollywood fight director,” explained the man holding the goat, “and for many years I was a stunt fighter. Now I am standing for election. That is why I have brought this bakri all the way from Bihar, in my own car-- to offer it to the..."