John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Trip to Japan, 1979
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1979, John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent what would be their final summer together in Japan. This […]
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Rick Steves’ First Trip to Europe, 1973
This post was originally published on this site1973 was a pivotal year for Rick Steves. He graduated from Edmonds High School (now Edmonds-Woodway) in 1973, […]
SS Matsonia: A Symbol of Mid-Century Luxury
This post was originally published on this siteThe SS Matsonia, launched in her revamped form in 1957 but becoming a fixture of the Pacific in […]
The Amazing Story of the Family Journey From Sydney to Paris on a Scooter in 1956
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, the Montin family of four made an extraordinary 12,000-mile (over 19,000 km) journey from Sydney to […]
Tourists Take Tea Atop the Great Pyramid, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before stringent protective measures were implemented by the Egyptian government, […]
Mountain Guides Carry a Wealthy Lady up Mount Vesuvius in Italy, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis striking vintage photo shows a wealthy woman being carried up Mount Vesuvius in Italy by mountain guides, […]
50 Wonderful Photos of a Colorado River Raft Trip in 1980
This post was originally published on this siteHigh in the pristine Rocky Mountain wilderness of Colorado, the mighty Colorado River begins. The Colorado River is […]
When David Bowie Visited Apocalypse Island in Greece in the Summer of 1985
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Bowie as captured by Polidoros Anastaselis during his stay at the Apocalypse island of Patmos in the […]
Sightseers Peering From the Windows of the Statue of Liberty’s Crown
This post was originally published on this siteThe Statue of Liberty’s crown has long been a sought-after destination for tourists, and many visitors eagerly squeezed […]
Fascinating Photos Capture Passengers on board SS Ormiston in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Ltd (AUSN) was formed in 1887 and remained one of Australia’s most […]
The Touring Car of the Future, 1905
This post was originally published on this siteFast-forward to the turn of the century and automobile manufacturing was increasing steadily. Couple that with wealthy Americans’ […]
Roger Minick’s “Sightseer”: Fascinating Vintage Photos Captured American Tourists at National Parks in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1980s, photographer Roger Minick captured a cross-section of tourists across the United States in his […]
Wonderful Photos of Yosemite National Park in the Late 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteYosemite National Park is a national park in California. It is bordered on the southeast by Sierra National […]
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan: The Oldest Hotel in the World
This post was originally published on this siteNishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is an onsen—a Japanese hot spring spa—in the Yamanashi Prefecture. Founded in 705 by Fujiwara […]
Amazing Photos Show the Inside of the Royal Yacht Britannia
This post was originally published on this siteThe Royal Yacht Britannia was built by the Clyde shipbuilders Messrs John Brown & Co at a cost […]
Home After a Long Journey , 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThe young man you see here is named Kenneth Hallwhich, and he was at the tender age of […]
Wonderful Photos Capture Passengers on Cruise Ships in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteCruise ships are large passenger ships used mainly for vacationing. Unlike ocean liners, which are used for transport, […]
These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
This post was originally published on this siteThese remarkable photographs were taken in the UK in 1958 as two women enjoyed a weekend away staying […]
25 Wonderful Photos of a Family With Their Mercedes-Benz 250S in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mercedes-Benz 250S was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that was introduced for the 1966 model year. […]
Before She Was Famous: Some Candid Photographs of a Teenage Carrie Fisher on Vacation in Europe, 1971
This post was originally published on this site Carrie Fisher (October 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) was an American actress and writer from Burbank, […]
Sledging in Style: The Wicker Toboggans of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal
This post was originally published on this siteRide down the toboggan in the traditional basket sledges which date back to early 19th century where they […]
Vintage Magic Lantern Slides Depicting Various Scenes From Around the World
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage magic lantern slides were found by Rescued by Rover that depict various scenes from around the […]
Amazing Photographs of Young John F. Kennedy During His Summer Tour Through Europe in 1937
This post was originally published on this site In 1937 John F. “Jack” Kennedy took a 2-month tour of Europe with his friend Kirk LeMoyne […]
Amazing Photos of a Flying Holiday to Mallorca in 1957
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing photos were found by Vintage Cars & People that were taken on a flying holiday to […]
Incredible Photos From the Kennedy Family’s Trips to Ireland in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn June 1963, JFK became the first sitting US president to visit Ireland. There are many gorgeous photos […]