10 Epic Things to Do in Speyer for History & Science Lovers
Looking for things to do in Speyer, Germany, and wondering whether it’s worth a day trip or longer? You’re about to have a very pleasant surprise! The German City of … Read More
Jeanne Devon
The Bones of the Waterloo Battlefield: The Shocking Truth About the Missing Dead
Planning to visit Waterloo Battlefield? I spent days exploring every corner – museums, memorials, farmsteads – and while the history was unforgettable, questions stayed with me throughout the trip, and weren’t … Read More
How to Visit Waterloo Battlefield – Napoleon’s Last Stand
Planning to visit Waterloo battlefield, and need the perfect one or two-day itinerary? Ready to stand on the ground where an empire fell and history turned on a single battle? … Read More
Visiting Hougoumont Farm: The Most Powerful Stop on the Waterloo Battlefield
At the end of a narrow lane off the main Waterloo battlefield road, Hougoumont Farm feels, at first glance, like a beautiful and serene retreat. Stone walls wrap around tidy … Read More
Waterloo Battlefield Museum Guide: Exploring the Lion’s Mound and the Legacy of Napoleon
Just south of Brussels lies one of the most pivotal sites in European history: the Battlefield of Waterloo where Napoleon met his final defeat. If you’re a fan of history, … Read More
The Wellington Museum in Waterloo: Top Guide
If Napoleon’s last headquarters at Le Caillou feels like a time capsule of rural strategy, then the Wellington Museum in Waterloo brings you into the heart of Allied command, and the … Read More
Where is Napoleon Buried? Inside the Most Magnificent Tomb in Paris
Napoleon is buried at Les Invalides in Paris, and if you’ve never been, nothing quite prepares you for what you find there. This is no plain old grave. It’s an … Read More
One Day in Aachen: Charlemagne’s Shrine, a Golden Cathedral & Hidden Treasures
One day in Aachen, Germany, is enough to see Charlemagne’s shrine, golden reliquaries, a chapel of glass, an ancient throne and treasures beyond imagination!
20 Amazing Things to Do in Poznan, Poland (2026 Guide)
Most travelers skip Poznań—and they’re missing one of Poland’s richest cultural treasures. As someone who’s returned here time and again, I can confidently say: if you love history, architecture, and … Read More
Inside Napoleon’s Last Headquarters at Waterloo
Whether you’re a battlefield history nerd planning a trip to Waterloo, or a curious traveler looking for a great day trip from Brussels, Liège, or Aachen, Waterloo and Napoleon’s last … Read More