Travel is not, and should never be, a "been there, done that" proposition. Enlightened travelers understand that it's not about selfies posted on Instagram, but what famous sites they can check off their bucket lists. It's about authentic experiences. In the 21st century, to pardon the cliché, the world is our oyster. We can be in almost any city on the planet in 24 hours, in the most remote outpost of civilization in 48.Modern explorers thrive in their discomfort zones. They seek ...

Today's traveler seeks authentic experiences, not just viewing awesome sites, taking must-see photo opportunities, and checking an item off of a bucket list. Today's modern day explorers seek immersion, wisdom and better and greater understanding of people and places. Real life experiences are compelling people to travel and bridge cultures together. Travel opens us up to the wonders of the world, and to the serendipitous occurrences when different cultures merge. At the forefront of any j...

Pour un professionnel qui taille la pierre depuis près de quarante ans, comment ne pas être reconnaissant à ceux qui, professeurs ou archéologues, recherchent avec tant de conviction la mémoire des techniques de la construction médiévale, ces techniques presque oubliées depuis l’abandon total de la construction en pierre. Nous avons de la peine à imaginer ces époques, car nous n’avons plus sous les yeux ni les chantiers, ni l’habileté des hommes de métier. De cette industrie de la pierre, ...