Mike Halterman, Author at Tripmasters Travel

The World’s Most Remarkable Marvels of Engineering

By Mike Halterman October 19, 2021Architecture & Engineering, Central America, Inspiration, Marvels of Engineering, Middle East, Travel Ideas, World's Best

Man can make such beautiful, useful, and dynamic things with his hands. That was true thousands of years ago when ancient civilizations were building impossibly large structures and monuments, and…

The World’s Most Beautiful Colonial Cities and Towns

By Mike Halterman October 11, 2021Africa, Caribbean, Central America, Charming Destinations, Colonial Towns & Cities, Historic Towns, Inspiration, Travel Ideas

The six major colonial powers conquered much of the world outside Europe, including where we in North America live today. Those six powers -- Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, France, the…

The World’s Most Popular Religious Pilgrimages

By Mike Halterman September 30, 2021Asia, Cathedrals, Churches, & Temples, Historic Towns, Historical Tourism, Middle East, Pilgrimage Sites, Spirituality & Religion, Travel Ideas, World's Best

All of us strive to better ourselves with each day, and we also strive to find more meaning in our lives in order to become well-rounded people. For the religious,…

Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate: Oh My!

By Mike Halterman August 31, 2021Chocolate & Confections, Coffee & Tea, Food & Wine, Inspiration, South America, Travel Ideas

If you're like me and many people I know, you love a good cup of coffee in the morning, perhaps a cup of tea in the afternoon, and maybe chocolate…

Historic Moments of the 20th Century

By Mike Halterman August 25, 2021Historic Moments, Historical Tourism, Inspiration, Travel Ideas, World History

The 20th century was a very momentous time for the United States and for the world. Stateside, we saw our fortunes rise to the point of becoming one of the…

The Top 14 Children’s Museums in the World

By Mike Halterman June 23, 2021Arts & Culture, Children's Museums, Family Friendly, Museums, Travel Ideas, World's Best1 Comment

Traveling with children can be a very fun experience, and with prior planning the trip can be even more enjoyable for you and your little ones. Children's museums can be…

12 Architectural Legends and the Structures That Made Them Famous

By Mike Halterman June 15, 2021Architectural Legends, Architecture & Engineering, Arts & Culture, Inspiration, Travel Ideas, World's Best

One of my most favorite things about exploring a new city or region is noting the beautiful architecture I see while I'm on my journey. There's classic architecture, which definitely…

The Top 12 Museums in the World

By Mike Halterman June 10, 2021Arts & Culture, Museums, Travel Ideas, World's Best1 Comment

If you're a museum buff like me, you might know that there are over 55,000 museums scattered across the world in virtually every country. If you're also a museum buff…

Berlin's Christopher Street Day pride parade is one of the largest in the world.

Top 10 LGBT-Friendly Travel Destinations in the World

By Mike Halterman June 2, 2021Inspiration, LGBT Friendly, Travel Ideas, World's Best, Your Best Life

Fun and safety are two key components that LGBT people take into account when planning their vacations. Not only is a place interesting, fun, and exciting, but is it a…

The Best LGBT-Friendly Travel Destinations in the World

By Mike Halterman June 2, 2021Inspiration, LGBT Friendly, South Pacific, Travel Ideas, World's Best, Your Best Life

Fun and safety are two key components that LGBT people take into account when planning their vacations. Not only is a place interesting, fun, and exciting, but is it a…

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