Alexander + Roberts Blog | January 2016 Archive

Was Kenya and Tanzania’s Great Migration Caused by Humans?

When United Nations delegates met in Stockholm in 1972 to choose World Heritage Sites, Africa's Serengeti topped almost every list. Is it any wonder? In addition to the majestic beauty of the 12,000 square mile ecosystem... Read More >>

Posted: 1/29/2016 3:48:48 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Reading Up on Italy: 6 Great Books about Florence, Venice, and Rome

Venice, Florence, and Rome. Italy's most enduring and enchanting cities: each with a unique history that has shaped the culture of their modern iterations. To prepare for a journey to these three unforgettable cities, we've curated a short list... Read More >>

Posted: 1/26/2016 12:10:18 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Nara: The Cradle of Japanese Buddhism

Japan's imperial capital of Nara (710-794) is the home to some of the country's most iconic architectural monuments, including the Nanto Shichi Daiji, the seven Buddhist shrines that date back to the introduction of that faith to Japan... Read More >>

Posted: 1/22/2016 2:15:09 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Foodie Favorites in Budapest's Central Market

Particular pleasures await a foodie in Hungary’s bustling capital. Peeling back the layers of influence that make up this eclectic Central European cuisine, which combines Asian and European flavors and cooking methods, requires the gourmand to... Read More >>

Posted: 1/19/2016 3:46:33 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Do You Know Iceland's Best-Kept Secret?

Iceland roared into the world's consciousness in 2010 when the eruption of the active volcano Eyjafjallajökull brought global travel to a standstill. A few years later, however, Iceland took its rightful place as a premier travel destination as... Read More >>

Posted: 1/15/2016 11:51:34 AM by Alexander + Roberts

Who is Amalfi’s Most Famous Ghost?

Immortalized in The Duchess of Malfi, the masterpiece of Jacobean theatre which is still staged today, the tragic life of Duchess Giovanna D’Aragona comes to grisly life on the picturesque Amalfi coast during a visit to the Torre dello Ziro... Read More >>

Posted: 1/12/2016 3:11:39 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Your New Year's Resolution: Get into Training

Seasoned travelers concur: nothing quite compares to a journey by rail. In Russia, home to the world’s longest railway line, a popular saying goes, “if you want to get there fast, travel by plane; if you want to get there on time, go by rail.” Read More >>

Posted: 1/5/2016 10:34:43 AM by Alexander + Roberts

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