Taking day trips out of London is fun. You get to see a part of England that you might not otherwise visit, and don’t have to move your luggage. The downside is that you don’t usually get to explore the… Read More ›
Middle Ages
Les Baux de Provence, France
Les Baux-de-Provence gets its name “baux” from a French word meaning cliff, and gives its name to bauxite, the aluminum ore that was discovered here in 1841. The lords of Les Baux ruled the Provence region during the Middle Ages,… Read More ›
London Museums Rock
On my trip to London this week, I made short visits to museums that I’ve been to before: The Museum of London near the London Wall, and the wonderful British Museum. The British Museum is one of the great wonders… Read More ›