Long the bastion of all that is good and true in British culture, the pub occupies the place today that it has held for many centuries, as the spot where society is daily glued together through the medium of beer. As we journey from Newcastle in the northeast to Stonehenge and Salisbury in the southwest,...Read More
For millennia, warriors and tribes have passed through the rugged countryside of Eastern Turkey leaving behind impressive architectural remains. Enjoy sweeping, glorious vistas as we journey through this fascinating landscape where splendid tombs, imposing strongholds, elegant palaces, and ancient cities are rarely out of sight. Diyarbikar, at least 5,000 years old and one of the...Read More
Follow in the path of merchants, traders, and warriors at China’s Mogao Caves. Caves carved into the cliffs filled with brightly painted murals are some of western China’s best kept secrets. Located in the arid climate of the Gobi Desert, the Mogao Caves have preserved thousands of sculptures and paintings of Buddha for over 1500...Read More
“Er-min-a-boo!” This is how I greet the man who is about to guide me through the desert on a camel. After a brief confused pause, he looks at our Egyptian guide and asks, “You taught her to speak Nubian?” That actually exhausted 50% of my Nubian vocabulary, but this type of insider’s knowledge about Egyptian culture...Read More
I would like to invite you to join Pat and me on a very special journey that focuses on Egypt and Rome as we traverse western England and Wales. The itinerary is filled with exceptional specially-arranged events. Dr. Peter Guest, excavator of the Roman site of Caerleon, will spend the day with us at what...Read More
By Garrett Fagan Turkey rivals only Italy in the depth of its cultural heritage; arguably, it even outstrips it. With a history traceable back into the Stone Age, few places you can visit lay claim to such a deep and rich historical tapestry. Three sites in particular illustrate these points. Hattusas was the capital city...Read More
Hello, I would like to invite you to accompany me on a trip to Greece that I’m leading for Far Horizons this coming May. Greece holds a special place in my heart. As a student I lived in Athens for five years researching and writing my doctoral thesis. My fondest memories include wandering the streets...Read More
by Cinzia Perlingieri I have worked in Ethiopia as an archaeologist for many years. After a long break, I went back this April as a study leader for the tour “Ethiopia: The Wonders of the Horn of Africa” organized by Far Horizons, a visionary and brave tour company based in California. I didn’t expect that...Read More
by Cathy Scofield Cathy traveled with us on our new Crusades trip in October 2010. Read on to hear her experience on the trip! Study Leader: John France Tour Manager: Mary Dell Lucas A Brief History of the Crusades Historically, the Crusades were a Western European Catholic 200-year long series of quests to ‘rescue’ Jerusalem...Read More
Croatia – everyone knows about the marvelous coast of this country…considered one of the most beautiful in the world. But I wanted to see what else the country had to offer. After driving 1900 kms in six days, I can honestly say that there is an astonishing wealth of interesting archaeological and historical sites….. Day...Read More
