Where to Find Your Bliss if You Love Ancient History

Photo from: Stephanie Landsem

I love old things. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you do too.

A shimmering skyscraper leaves me dizzy but unimpressed. The ruins of the Forum in Rome, however, leave me speechless. I’m happy to sit for hours on a bench near the House of the Vestal Virgins, soaking up history—preferably with gelato in hand.

When I travel, there is always more to do than time allows. So my travel plans often hinge on age. The Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair, is...