GO THERE! Cave tubing, anyone?


Belize has a lot of caves, many of which were inhabited by the ancient Mayan civilization and are full of artifacts. Some of them you can float through on a tube!

Tales of Tourists Walking Around Aimlessly: Florence, Italy


Ah, beautiful Florence Italy. Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, this one time medieval colossus thrives today as a mecca for tourists, students, and artists. Home to Renaissance superstars such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto, and Botticelli. Does the world’s next great artist walk these streets today, disguised as an unsuspecting tourist? Only posterity can know, next time on TALES OF TOURISTS WALKING AROUND AIMLESSLY!

Video Schmistory: January 8.

The week of January 8 in History Schmistory!

The Christmas Elves of Scotland

In Scotland, during Christmas, roving bands of elves are warded off by defensive walls of fire. AWESOME!

Video Schmistory: January 15

It’s a sticky wicket on this day in History. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_klti_k-M]

GO THERE! Tuscany for literature lovers

Get your lit on!

Kids! How to tell if your flight’s on time!

Bring the Kids to WestFest in West Seattle!

MarcoNauts Abroad! The Acropolis. Athens, Greece.