The Toltecs are the most mysterious and controversial group from ancient Mesoamerica. The interpretation of their importance to the greater cultural traditions of the region have ranged from seeing them as the “mother culture” from which all others sprang, to a group that didn’t even exist historically and were nothing but a figment of the Aztec...Read More
The Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia is one of the last undiscovered places in the world. Three of Ethiopia’s eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites are found here and more than 200,000 people representing many different ethnic groups call the area home. Here you will meet people from local tribes, including the Dorze, Mursi and Hamer. The...Read More
For millennia, warriors and tribes have passed through the rugged countryside of Eastern Turkey leaving behind impressive architectural remains. Enjoy sweeping, glorious vistas as we journey through this fascinating landscape where splendid tombs, imposing strongholds, elegant palaces, and ancient cities are rarely out of sight. Diyarbikar, at least 5,000 years old and one of the...Read More
Follow in the path of merchants, traders, and warriors at China’s Mogao Caves. Caves carved into the cliffs filled with brightly painted murals are some of western China’s best kept secrets. Located in the arid climate of the Gobi Desert, the Mogao Caves have preserved thousands of sculptures and paintings of Buddha for over 1500...Read More
Hello, I would like to invite you to accompany me on a trip to Greece that I’m leading for Far Horizons this coming May. Greece holds a special place in my heart. As a student I lived in Athens for five years researching and writing my doctoral thesis. My fondest memories include wandering the streets...Read More
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
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
