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The Kindness of Strangers by Kate Adie

The Kindness of Strangers by Kate Adie
by Bonita Louise on October 14, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

World famous British female war journalist, Kate Adie’s autobiography.

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The Island of Beauty: Martinique

The Island of Beauty: Martinique
by fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on September 20, 2009 in Caribbean & Latin America

Today it is a beautiful vacation location, but back in the 1700’s is was a trashed land being fought for, with the French making slaves of the natives of this now beautiful island.

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No Escape From Harperley Pow Camp

No Escape From Harperley Pow Camp
by Marine1 on August 18, 2009 in United Kingdom

A guide to Harperley POW Camp in Co Durham.

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Prelude to The Civil War

Prelude to The Civil War
by Marine1 on August 12, 2009 in United Kingdom

The story of the Battle of Newburn, 1640.

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Take Me Back to Gnaw Bone, Indiana

Take Me Back to Gnaw Bone, Indiana
by ken bultman on June 15, 2009 in Indiana

Tale of a wide spot in the road in the Hoosier state with a funny name and a lot of flea markets.

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The Bizarre and Ghostly Grounds of San Marco’s, St. Augustine

The Bizarre and Ghostly Grounds of San Marco’s, St. Augustine
by Lauren Axelrod on June 14, 2009 in Florida

St. Augustine is home to some of the most notorious ghost stories and ghost walks in the nation. So, it’s only fitting that I would dive into the controversy and visit one of the most famous ghostly locations in the United States.

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Wars and Laws of the Border

Wars and Laws of the Border
by Marine1 on June 9, 2009 in United Kingdom

A guide to the Border History Museum at Hexham, Northumberland.

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Flight in Yorkshire

Flight in Yorkshire
by Marine1 on June 7, 2009 in United Kingdom

A guide to the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington.

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The Royal Navy Museum, Portsmouth

The Royal Navy Museum, Portsmouth
by Marine1 on May 11, 2009 in United Kingdom

A guide to the Royal Navy Museum at Portsmouth.

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Dubrovnik, Croatia Finds Its Rightful Place as a Tourist Destination

Dubrovnik, Croatia Finds Its Rightful Place as a Tourist Destination
by Wayne and Judy Bayliff on April 16, 2009 in Croatia

The ancient city of Dubrovnik has seen prosperity and despair, freedom and oppression, and throughout all has remained one of the most charming locations on earth.

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