Ancient Fortresses & Citadels

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Main entrance of Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Kenya, with a yellowed stone façade, historic cannons, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site plaque.
  • 2025-04-06
  • 6 minutes read

Fort Jesus Guide: Unveiling Mombasa’s Historic Coastal Fortress

There’s something electric about standing where centuries of footsteps have echoed before you. When I finally walked through the heavy stone gates of Fort Jesus, it felt like history reached out and grabbed my hand. The scent of salt and old stone hung in the air, and the sound of distant waves crashing against the […]

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A panoramic view of Castillo de San Marcos fort and Matanzas Bay on a sunny day in St. Augustine, Florida.
  • 2025-03-31
  • 7 minutes read

Castillo de San Marcos: Explore Florida’s Oldest Fort

The first time I stood before Castillo de San Marcos, the morning air still carried the hush of night. The sun had barely begun its slow climb over Matanzas Bay, stretching golden fingers across the fortress’s ancient coquina walls. The fort stood there—silent, solid, scarred. It felt less like a building and more like a […]

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A breathtaking view of Saint-Michel abbey rising above the tidal island at low tide.
  • 2025-03-28
  • 27 minutes read

Mont Saint-Michel: Complete Travel Guide to France’s Legendary Island Abbey

At first glance, Mont Saint-Michel is a fantasy sketchbook come to life: a crown of jagged rock and spires perched directly on the surface of the sea. It shimmers on the horizon when it is misty, and seems to float above the flat tidal flats at low tide. By the evening, the abbey is a […]

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