Editor’s note: I’ve only been to Bogota, and Sam certainly makes me want to experience more of Colombia, especially the Caribbean coast. For more of his writing, click here to view his index. I love national parks; in every country where they exist, these lands are set aside and protected. They are recognized as exceptional…
Editor's note: What a magical story by Sam Spector, the wandering rabbi. For more of his writing, click here to visit his index. And if you enjoy it, please help support The Royal Tour via our Patreon page. In case you are not aware, September and October are the months when rabbis reconsider all their…
Editor's note: This piece by staff writer Kathryn Kneller is meant to be a companion to my "When the Traveler Can't Travel." For more of Kathryn's writing, visit her index. In December 2019 I set off on a year-long odyssey which would see me spending a month in each of twelve different world cities, beginning…
If you are like me, when you travel you enjoy unique museums. I've explored cultural gems all over the world, but one museum really stands out: the Museum of Gold in Bogota, Colombia. This is a vast building dedicated to the gold crafts of pre-exploration Colombian societies. There are masks, pins, coins, figurines, and other…