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Colonisation of Africa
This article explores how European powers partitioned, colonised, and administered Africa in the late 19th and 20th century.An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Francis Drake & Birth of the British Empire
Francis Drake's adventures as a explorer is discussed in this article as England plunders the riches of Portugal and Spain. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Bhutan the Hidden Kingdom: The Definitive Guide for Travellers
Bhutan: a journey into the Hidden Kingdom Bhutan, a tiny and remote nation nestled within the Himalayas, has been described as a real-life Shangri-La. It is famed for its Buddhist spirituality, pristine mountain landscape, and…
Empires of the Sahel
The surging gold trade in West Africa transformed cities like Gao and Timbuktu into vibrant hubs of trans-Saharan commerce. This article explores the importance of this trade and early globalisation. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Tipasa, Algeria
Tipasa, once an important trading post in today's Algeria. Article shares the history of the Romans, and Phoenicians on this coastal site for senior travellers. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Africa's Gold Coast
Article for travellers exploring West Africa and Ghana about the Portuguese and Gold. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Discovering Croatia's History
Discovering Croatia’s History: From the State of Illyria to Croatia as an Independent State Croatia’s long history and natural beauty lure tourists from all over the world. Croatia has a very long history. Human presence in…
Fez, Morocco
Fez is the oldest city in Morocco, located in the northern part of the country on the banks of the Wadi Fez. The old town was originally composed of two fortified quarters divided by the river.
Istanbul, Imperial City: The Definitive Guide
Istanbul, Imperial City | Small Group History Tours Turkey For more than a thousand years, Constantinople stood as the capital of the Byzantine Empire, surviving numerous attacks and internal rebellions, until the cannons of the…
From Cairo to the NAC: Egypt Builds a New Capital City
From Cairo to the NAC: Egypt Builds a New Capital City On July 11, 2018 Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi laid the first stone of what was to become Egypt’s new capital. The city is…
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr is one of the attractive villages in France, located on the edge of the Alsace plain. This short article explains the appeal of this village. Odyssey Traveller is an Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Derinkuyu Underground City, Turkey
Cappadocia, Turkeyis home to a subterranean network of dwellings, this article provides a background and history to a network that dates back to 15th century BCE. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Venta Silurum
Roman history in Britain is deep. Learn about this Roman market town in Wales in this article. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Wedgwood Anti Slavery Medallion
Joshia Wedgwood a potter and entrpreneur who challenged society. The anti slavery medallion is an example of such challenges to society during the industrious revolution and consumer revolution in Britain. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Conques, France
Conques France, considered to be one of the most picturesque villages in France , however, swamped by travellers seeking to view the beauty. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, France
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is a historic village in France. Pre-historic cave paintings, roman ruins and gothic castles are ready for the traveller to explore whilst in France. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
Vézelay, France
Vézelay is considered to be one of the must see villages in France. We offer a range of small group tours to France for the senior traveller to enjoy. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
The Jerash Ruins (Gerasa), Jordan
Jerash in northern Jordan is noted for its well-preserved Roman ruins, one of the largest in the world.
Vikings and the Carolingian Empire
The Carolingian Empire was already established as the mightiest political power in Western Europe. This article provides background reading this fascinating Viking empire. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.
The Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Morocco
The Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Morocco Not many people know that there are Roman ruins in the North African kingdom of Morocco. Near the modern-day city of Meknes, about 33 kilometres south of the city,…
Troy, Turkey
Troy or Ilion was an ancient city located in present-day Hisarlik, Turkey. This article support our small group tour of Ancient Turkey. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.