‘Pillory’ is not quite the correct term – there is no direct equivalent. ‘Shame Pole’ describes it better: criminals were manacled to the pillar and put on public display. This one dates from 1563. It actually is a re-purposed Roman road marker.
Tucked away in the attic of the Hôtel des Invalides is a fascinating bit of military and cartographic history
recommended by TravelGumbo
Deep in Tangier’s Medina, an old but updated hotel beckons with its opulent lobby
DrFumblefinger shares some photos from Bowron Lakes Provincial Park in B.C.
I’m not a swimmer, and the only way you could get me to go over water like this (frigid mountain waters of the Kootenai River) is with a sturdy bridge
Samantha enjoyed her visit and found the beer was good, and views were amazing.
This old church in the mountains of the far West of the island is a wonderful place for quiet contemplation.
They look surreal and can be found all along the top of the Atheras mountains of Ikaria, Greece. The stacks
The unusual bell tower is not actually attached to the church building.
