From Babylonian boundary stones to the extensive engineering works of the Roman Empire; here are 10 ancient borders that shaped the world. Borders are a constant in human history. The human story is one of boundaries. Of division. Of a search for definition and...
Join my quest to understand the world through its borders and boundaries. Sign up for my brand new BORDERLINES Newsletter and follow the journey. NEWSLETTER SIGN UP SUBSTACK SIGNUP Welcome to Borderlines! This blog, Travel Tramp, is now almost ten years old. A decade...
Where are the Baltics? How many countries are in the Baltics? And why are they so geopolitically important? Here’s everything you need to know! The Baltics is a distinct region in Northern Europe that’s home to three sovereign nations: Estonia, Latvia and...
The Scandinavian Peninsula comprises the three countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden; here’s everything you need to know. Scandinavia, a name that evokes images of rugged landscapes and Viking heritage, is a region located in Northern Europe. But how many...
What are the Nordics? How many Nordic nations are there? From Denmark and Finland to Norway, Iceland and Sweden, here’s everything you need to know. The Nordic nations comprise the sovereign countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, along with...
From Latvia and Lithuania to Norway and Iceland, there are ten sovereign nations in Northern Europe. Here’s everything you need to know. The United Kingdom crosses European boundaries. Stretching into the frigid waters of the North Sea, my home country is a firm...
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