Jackie Lapin is the author of The Historic Traveler Blog for history lovers that combines stunning photos and lively descriptions of historic locations around the world…
Global traveller and photographer Jackie Lapin invites audiences to explore the beauty and wonder of some of the world’s most captivating destinations at the comprehensive online travel platform, www.TheHistoricTraveler.com.
There, she shares selections from more than 40,000 stunning images that capture the beauty and essence of historic localities and landmarks in more than 50 countries, hoping to inspire others who love to wander and would-be travellers to add these sites to their bucket lists.
Visitors to the site will also discover Lapin’s unique blog, where she blends her storytelling skills and her stunning photography to bring historic places to life. Each destination featured in her blogs includes historical and cultural insights as well as recommendations for historic novels, mysteries, histories and biographies that illuminate what it would have been like to live there. Lapin shares her passion twice weekly with highlights from the more than 500 localities she has visited and photographed
“There is no other blog that combines travel, history and historic novels,” Lapin said. “I think visitors will find the blog entertaining, interesting and educational about the subject matter. I try to offer information they would not readily learn on their own about historic cities, villages, landmarks and more. And then they get book recommendations with each blog!”
For those who want to absorb the historical context and culture of a place even more, the site includes a travel guide directory that allows users to search by city, region or theme.
The Historic Traveler website also introduces Historic Traveler International, a membership alliance that offers access to the stunning digital Historic Traveler Magazine; the world’s most comprehensive directory of historic novels, mysteries and history books by country or region; the world’s first comprehensive directory of historic hotels, inns and B&Bs; a directory of historic TV dramas on broadcast or streaming and exclusive travel discounts and travel booking agent.
There is also a book club dedicated to history buffs; a book swap; a monthly community meeting and chat room with other historic travel enthusiasts; a matching resource for people who are looking for traveling companions; interviews with leading experts and authors; specialty books of themed photo collections and ongoing news about travel opportunities to historic places.
“The Historic Traveler International membership program provides one-of-a-kind resources for history lovers never before offered, plus a community of like-minded history or historic novel lovers,” Lapin added. “Most folks who are history buffs are isolated—this opens the door to a community.”
Lapin’s new eGuide, 20 Great International Cities Where You Can Immerse Yourself in History!, provides a passport to the world’s most fascinating cities, revealing the stories, secrets, and must-see landmarks that make history come alive, and it is available free to anyone at www.thehistorictraveler.com/guide.
