Ravenna, a historic city in northern Italy, is well-known for its Byzantine architecture and stunning mosaics. These are the top (UNESCO World Heritage listed) monuments which shouldn’t be missed: velvetescape.com/ravenna-unes... #Ravenna #Italy #travel #traveladdicts #mosaics #arthistory

I feel like I say this a lot 🤭 but I just found another city in Italy to love. This time it’s L’Aquila, the 2026 Capital of Culture. #ItalyTravel #TravelAddicts #Architecture #Abruzzo

Ravenna is my newest obsession: Byzantine mosaics, ghosts of literary greats and a chill vibe that makes this Italian city a must-visit for culture and history buffs 🇮🇹 📚 www.amongstromans.com/visit-ravenn...

If you think Italy is just beaches and cities… you haven’t seen Abruzzo’s mountains. 🏔️ Hiking in the Gran Sasso National Park is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets, and we finally got a chance to explore it. #italyTravel #Hiking #outdoorAdventures #TravelAddicts

Enjoy the highlights of Bordeaux with my self-guided walking tour across this beautiful city: velvetescape.com/things-to-se... #Bordeaux #France #travel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity

If you love the outdoors, you’ll love the Abruzzo region in Italy. With views like this, I think I’m gonna turn into a frequent hiker in no time! #abruzzo #italy #hiking #outdooradventures #italytravel

A few snapshots of Chieti, the town I now call home #italytravel #abruzzo #photography

This road trip around the beautiful region of Piedmont in northern Italy is perfect for the autumn months: velvetescape.com/piedmont-roa... #Italy #travel #roadtrip #traveladdicts

NEW - #berlin - a #spy’s #guide to its #coldwar #history With #specialforcee & #cia #veteran #jamesstejskal Listen here 🎧🎧 coldwarconversations.com/episode415/

Rio is a city filled with contrasts and contradictions. It's also home to some incredible views, beaches, and amazing people. It was love at first sight 😍 🇧🇷 #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #BrazilTravel buff.ly/c50dX9H

The British Museum is one of the oldest and most controversial museums out there. Should you visit it when in London? Absolutely. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #Museums #London

One of my go to places in the Algarve is Albufeira in Portugal Here's Some Top Things to Do in Albufeira for a Mix of Relaxation, Beach fun and Adventures travelphotodiscovery.com/top-things-t... #traveladdicts #algarve #portugal #travelblogshare

If you love castle ruins with great views, add the São Jorge Castle to your list of things to do in Lisbon. You'll love it. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #CastleLovers buff.ly/wOF6jFS

The Royal Ontario Museum (or the ROM) is one of my fave museums in Toronto. It has everything from Egyptian mummies and Roman busts to dinosaur bones and everything in between. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory

Warsaw is a great destination for museum, art and history lovers. The best part is that you can see many of them for free. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory

When it comes to UNESCO Heritage Sites, Canada holds its own with 20 spectacular places to add to your next Canadian adventure. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #CanadaDay buff.ly/W6ujyWX

Inspired by our last #historychat, I wrote a post about the best destinations for myths and legends. There are so many great places to contemplate whether the stories are real or imagined. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory

Distillery is one of my fave areas in Toronto. I recommend it to anyone visiting. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #CanadaTravel

Westminster Abbey is one of London’s most iconic buildings. Here’s a self-guided tour of this historic church: velvetescape.com/a-guided-tou... #London #travel #traveladdicts

The Tower of London was always on my bucket list and I was pumped to visit. The Beefeater tour was just a cherry on top. 10/10 recommend it #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #LondonCalling buff.ly/QS2H2mk

Summers in popular destinations like Greece, Italy, Spain and Malta are getting hotter and hotter. If you're looking to avoid scorching heat, do what many other Europeans do - head north to places like Poland! #summarvibes #PolandTravel #TravelAddicts #Travel

Toronto has many neighbourhoods, but none of them are as quirky as Kensington Market. Here is what you need to know about it #TorontoTravel #TravelAddicts

Visit Cádiz, Spain and Wander Through One of Europe’s Oldest Cities for Tapas, Tide Pools, and Timeless Views Explore Cadiz to experience the best of the city visitspainandmediterranean.com/visit-cadiz-... #spain #traveladdicts #andalusia #wanderlust #Cadiz

Rare color photographs of Alexander Palace, taken shortly after the Tsar and his family left for exile in 1917 (1) www.vintag.es/2023/09/alex...

Discover Emilia-Romagna with my road trip route that starts and ends in Bologna. From the stars of the region such as Bologna and Parma, to little-known hill towns, this guide covers it all: velvetescape.com/best-of-emil... #Italy #roadtrip #travel #traveladdicts #travelblogshare

A3 - When I was in Luang Prabang, I went to a storytelling evening and it included a lot of local legends about the landscape and that definitely influenced how I saw everything the next day while exploring. sarahssojourns.com/an-evening-o... #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

That concludes today's chat! We’re going to take a break over the summer and will return in September. @cwills.bsky.social @velvetescape.com @theroyaltour.bsky.social and I wish you an amazing summer! See in the fall #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Ok last one! Q6: Let's end with a dream trip: If you could visit any legendary or mythical place—real or imagined—where would you go? #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Q5: Have you ever gone on a ghost tour, myth-based walking tour, or local storytelling experience? What was it like? #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Q4: Do you prefer legends based on ancient origins (like Greek or Norse mythology) or dark folklore (like banshees, vampires, or witches)? #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Q3: Have you ever visited a place where local folklore completely changed how you saw the site or landscape? #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Q2: Some places embrace their mythology as part of their tourism identity (like Transylvania, Loch Ness, or Delphi). What's your favourite example of a destination doing this well? #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Has anyone been inspired by myths or folklore? Join the chat now! #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory

Q1: Let's kick things off! Have you ever travelled to a destination because of a myth, legend, or folklore story? Where and what drew you there? #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Welcome to today’s chat! Join me, @velvetescape.com @cwills.bsky.social & @theroyaltour.bsky.social, as we take on myths and legends that make travel so much more fun! Make sure you tag #TravelAddictsHistory and #TravelAddicts Let’s get started!

Shanghai was an adventure for the senses. Everything I thought I knew about China went out the window and made me realize that travel really is a great teacher #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #ChinaTravel

Three hours from now!!! Don’t miss Travel and History chat. This week, the topic is places that inspired our favorite myths and legends. So follow @kasiawrites.bsky.social and use #TravelAddictsHistory to join in at 11am Pacific! #TravelAddicts #TravelBloggersCommunity

Do you love learning new or interesting facts about different destinations? I do 🙋‍♀️ Here are some facts that might (or might not) surprise you about Poland 🇵🇱 #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts

Discover how Selfridges became a cultural icon in London and why it's the perfect destination for culture buffs (yes, you heard that right) #London #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #CultureBuffs

Tomorrow is the day! Who’s joining us for the #travelHistory chat? Bring on your fave myth and legend destinations!

As someone who loves #architecture, I was told by many that I'd love Bilbao. They were 100% correct. It's become one of my (many) fave cities to explore. Have you been? #Travel Addicts #TravelAddictsHistory #Travel #SpainTravel

Travel mishaps can happen to everyone, from seasoned travellers to newbies. How you handle them can make a huge difference in how they will impact your trip. Have you had any bad experiences? Share ⤵️ #TravelAddicts #TravelBloggers #Travel

Museums - do you love them or hate them? I personally love them and try to visit them on every trip. Here are my tips for how to plan your perfect museum visit, from choosing the right museum to making the most of your time inside. #TravelAddicts #TravelGuide #MuseumsLovers #Art

Love summer? Love travel? Hate the heat? Join us Wednesday, June 25 to #FoodTravelChat about various ways to stay cool while traveling. Preview the chat in the article below:

You had me at #Florence 😍 It's a city made for culture buffs. Between all that Medici money and the Renaissance artists that left their mark here, there is so much to love here. #TravelAddicts #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelBloggers #ItalyTravel #CultureBuffs

Don’t forget to join our last #TravelAddictsHistory chat before the summer break! On Thursday @theroyaltour.bsky.social @velvetescape.com @cwills.bsky.social and I will take on myths & legends! Don’t miss it 🐉🧌🧙

Did you know that #Toronto has a few nicknames that it goes by? Here are some of them - how many did you know? buff.ly/aLjQkir #TravelAddicts #TravelTribe #Canada

Sevilla pulses with history, rhythm and fiery passion. Wander through winding lanes, where Moorish palaces, Gothic cathedrals and grand plazas tell centuries-old stories. Here are my favourite things to do: velvetescape.com/things-to-do... #Sevilla #travel #traveladdicts #Spain #travelblogshare

There’s more to explore in #Latvia beyond Riga. Here are some of the lovely places I visited in the Latvian countryside: velvetescape.com/latvian-coun... #travel #traveladdicts #travelblogshare

That was an awesome chat! Our next one will be on June 26, with @kasiawrites.bsky.social hosting the topic “Myths and Legends.” It will be our last Travel and History chat before taking the summer off, so don’t miss it! #TravelAddictsHistory #TravelAddicts