About Christina
Back in the days before the World Wide Web was a thing, I graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Journalism and Russian. In lieu of a career with our nation’s defense industry, I opted for one in marketing communications, public relations, and grant writing, working in fields as diverse as harps and industrial automation. Over the years, I’ve published in numerous trade journals and several newspapers.
A few years ago, I wrote a historical novel, which has been well-received by friends and family—shocker!—but which requires further revision. And I really, truly will do that, starting tomorrow.
During COVID, I blogged sporadically (on WordPress, as Road School) about traveling with friends and family. Realizing how much I enjoy sharing my travel adventures and wanting to do so regularly, I launched Christina’s Travels on Substack in spring of 2023, and re-named it Travel Through History to better reflect the content in February, 2024.
My favorite writers include Amor Towles, Maggie O’Farrell, and Edith Wharton; I am somewhat obsessed with The Shawshank Redemption, which fortunately is always on somewhere; and I have two cats, two children in college, and one fantastically supportive husband who sometimes accompany me on my travels.
Why Subscribe to Travel Through History?
It’s free! The only one paying for plane tickets, parking tickets, or entrance fees is me. The blog itself won’t cost you a thing either, other than 4-5 minutes of your time every two weeks, with an occasional note in between.
It’s funny! Because humor is always a good idea. And laughter always makes things if not better then at least more manageable.
It’s educational! Sometimes. . .in a not-boring way. . .at least that’s my intention. I apologize in advance if I get too in the weeds about, say, the Battle of the Wilderness or 19th century utopian communities.
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It may inspire you! To visit some of these places.
