There once was an idyllic society with true equality of the sexes, and no class or gender differentiation. Unlike Camelot, there were no soldier knights. Archaeologists could find no evidence of any warfare nor weapons. This surprisingly advanced … [Read More...] about When God Was Female
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Same Tour, Different Price
A few days ago, I was scrolling through Facebook when something familiar caught my eye. It was an ad for a tour of the Bosnian Pyramids, and there was a picture of Dr. Sam Osmanagich, the archaeologist who discovered the pyramids. The tour was … [Read More...] about Same Tour, Different Price
Earth’s Most Ancient Temples
When the Great Pyramid of Giza was new and shiny, and Stonehenge was freshly built, there were sacred structures that had been constructed more than 1,000 years earlier. I’m talking about the temples on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta. And … [Read More...] about Earth’s Most Ancient Temples
Imbolc Blessings
Imbolc blessings to you and yours. Imbolc was just a few days ago. This first Spring festival celebrates the return of the Goddess Brigid or Bride to the land. In Scottish lore, this is the time when the Cailleach, or Old Woman of Winter, journeys to … [Read More...] about Imbolc Blessings
Megalithic Mystery
At the top of a hill overlooking the Severn Valley in Pembrokeshire, Wales is a group of seven stones. An enormous, 16-foot long capstone weighing about 16-tonnes is carefully balanced on top of three eight-foot tall upright stones. Pentre Ifan is … [Read More...] about Megalithic Mystery
How to Travel Back 1,000 Years
Would you like a taste of what life was like 1,000 years ago? There may not have been electricity or even steam engines, but the arts were flourishing in Scotland and Ireland way back then. The book illustration above representing Mathew, Mark, … [Read More...] about How to Travel Back 1,000 Years
A Scottish New Year’s Blessing
As we welcome 2024 into our lives, I wanted to share with you a traditional Scottish New Year's blessing... "Lang may yer lum reek" is a wish for a long and happy life that literally means "long may your chimney smoke." And Hogmanay is the name of … [Read More...] about A Scottish New Year’s Blessing
Earth’s Amazing Healing Energies
Do you want to feel better? Go outside. Mother Earth is a natural tranquilizer. Just inhaling the breeze and watching the sun dance on the leaves is relaxing, refreshing and energizing. The Japanese have a name for it: shinrin-yoku, or forest … [Read More...] about Earth’s Amazing Healing Energies
Time is Running Out to Get Your Discount
You only have a few more days left to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount on three of our most popular tours. December 31st is the deadline to save up to $148 on our Enchanted Ireland, Mysterious Wales and Sacred Scotland small group guided … [Read More...] about Time is Running Out to Get Your Discount