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…..Read More
The Lost Secrets of Ottoman Cuisine By Maud McInerney On the last day of our Far Horizons trip, we visited the Church of St. Saviour in Chora, which is one of the most exquisite of all Byzantine churches. It is decorated with mosaics and frescoes from the century before the fall of Constantinople, depicting the...Read More
For such a tiny island country, Malta is without a doubt one of the most interesting places in the world. Its location in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea has made it accessible to many different groups of people. Pottery found here by archeologists suggests that the Maltese Islands were first settled in 5200 BC...Read More
By Sara Barbieri Flying into Ulaanbaatar is akin to landing in a green ocean with the waves of the steppe greeting your gaze from the window of the plane. The buildings, Russian cinder block, modern glass skyscrapers, and even the gers (yurts) that snuggle right up to the concrete, all vie to announceRead More
Archaeological and cultural tour to Tahiti and Easter Island including the Tapati Festival. Join Dr. Steven Fischer, specialist on Easter Island and Polynesia, on this exciting trip.Read More
Far Horizons presents an extraordinary 17-day trip to Egypt that includes many highlights. We have made special arrangements to enter the Queen’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid, Seti I’s Tomb, Nefatari’s Burial Chamber, the Unas Temple at Sakkara, and the Red Pyramid—all closed to the public. We will meet withRead More
By Dr. Gary O. Rollefson – Enthusiastic semi-resident, archaeologist, and fan of Jordan and its lovely people Welcome to my world! It’s been mine as an archaeologist and part-time resident for 30 years, and I’d like you to share it with me. “My world” in Jordan includes majestic archaeological sites, but also includes the modern...Read More
