Author: The GypsyNesters

Pompeii & Circumstances

Rome may not have been built in a day, but Pompeii was certainly destroyed in one.

Because of the unique nature of the calamity that buried the city, we have an incredibly well preserved peek into every day life two thousand years ago in The Roman Empire.

We had an amazing amount of history and emotion to absorb, making our day at Pompeii one of the most incredible… CONTINUE READING >>

Rome may not have been built in a day, but Pompeii was certainly destroyed in one.

Because of the unique nature of the calamity that buried the city, we have an incredibly well preserved peek into every day life two thousand years ago in The Roman Empire.

We had an amazing amount of history and emotion to absorb, making our day at Pompeii one of the most incredible… CONTINUE READING >>

Erotic Art in the Lupanar in Pompeii

Speculation is that the erotic paintings may have served as a menu of sorts. If that weren’t enough for a positive ID, rather lurid graffiti was also found left by both the customers and the workers… CONTINUE READING >> 

Speculation is that the erotic paintings may have served as a menu of sorts. If that weren’t enough for a positive ID, rather lurid graffiti was also found left by both the customers and the workers… CONTINUE READING >> 

The Forum Baths of Pompeii

Pompeii, like any Roman city, was built around The Forum. Temples, government buildings, businesses, and baths surround the stadium-sized open area where citizens gathered in the shadow of their ultimate demise, Mount Vesuvius… CONTINUE READING >> 

Pompeii, like any Roman city, was built around The Forum. Temples, government buildings, businesses, and baths surround the stadium-sized open area where citizens gathered in the shadow of their ultimate demise, Mount Vesuvius… CONTINUE READING >> 

The Top Ten Travel Couples

The GypsyNesters on our Asian CruiseIndie Travel has chosen the Top Ten Travel Couples from across the web and around the globe!

Every one of these couples should be on your radar if you are a travel fan – this list truly contains the cream of the crop.

AND, we are honored to be among them! As a matter of fact, we are flat-out shocked to see where we ranked – and why.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LIST!

The GypsyNesters on our Asian CruiseIndie Travel has chosen the Top Ten Travel Couples from across the web and around the globe!

Every one of these couples should be on your radar if you are a travel fan – this list truly contains the cream of the crop.

AND, we are honored to be among them! As a matter of fact, we are flat-out shocked to see where we ranked – and why.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LIST!

How to Help the People of the Philippines

How to help the people of the PhilippinesOur hearts are breaking for the people of the Philippines.

We felt the need to do what little we could, and also share the ways we found that can help.

If you would like to join us, here are three suggestions…

CONTINUE READING to find out how you can give moral and/or financial support >>

How to help the people of the PhilippinesOur hearts are breaking for the people of the Philippines.

We felt the need to do what little we could, and also share the ways we found that can help.

If you would like to join us, here are three suggestions…

CONTINUE READING to find out how you can give moral and/or financial support >>

Exploiting Central Newfoundland

Let’s check out Central Newfoundland!

Take a rip-roarin’ ride down the Exploits River with us (trust us, that’s not the strangest name we saw!), meet the Beothuk People, enjoy a lobster picnic, and find out more about the fishing culture of this wonderful land… CONTINUE READING >>

Let’s check out Central Newfoundland!

Take a rip-roarin’ ride down the Exploits River with us (trust us, that’s not the strangest name we saw!), meet the Beothuk People, enjoy a lobster picnic, and find out more about the fishing culture of this wonderful land… CONTINUE READING >>