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Giving the Past a Future: Historical Preservation at Kulla Isuf Mazrekaj – Drenoc, Kosovo
Originally posted on The Runaway Bunny:
Like anything that’s been around for several centuries, the Isuf Mazrekaj kulla is finding that it needs to adapt in order to survive. These stone towers, potent symbols of traditional Islamic Kosovar culture, were particularly…
Heritage Travel Volunteers
If you are looking for a unique travel experience, you may enjoy being a historic building conservation volunteer with Adventures in Preservation. Even if you are cramped for time, there are options to fit every kind of time restraint from … Continue reading
For Preservationists, Every Day is Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Preserving built heritage is a good thing for many reasons, not least among them the environmental benefits of keeping a building in use. Doing so is not only in keeping with the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle mantra, but … Continue reading
People, Make Preservation Happen!
There’s an African proverb that says, roughly, “Many small people who in many small places do many small things can change the face of the world.” I first came across the proverb in the form of a mural painted boldly … Continue reading
Posted in AiP Projects, Archaeology, Building Conservation, Cultural Travel, Experiential Travel, Heritage Preservation, Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Vacations
Tagged AiP Projects, Ecuador, fairfield foundation, Fairfield Plantation, historic preservation, National Preservation Month
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Up for Adventure in Albania
by Innes Borstel “Adventures in Preservation”… I’ve always loved that word “adventure.” As a kid, my dad would pack up all of us and take us whitewater canoeing, spelunking, and mountain climbing. Looking back, it’s a wonder that we all … Continue reading
Defining “Heritage Travel”
Itchy feet. Wanderlust. The travel bug. There are many names for the desire to travel. And now, more than ever, there are a myriad of different ways you can satisfy that desire. There’s adventure traveling and voluntourism and eco-tourism and medical … Continue reading
Slovenia…A Country of Culture and Charm
Once a significant part of the mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire, present-day Slovenia became an independent nation with the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1991. It is bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Slovenia is renowned as a diligent, hard-working nation, part … Continue reading
Posted in AiP Projects, Cultural Travel, Experiential Travel, Heritage Travel, Volunteer Vacations
Tagged Eastern Europe, Slovenia, travel
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Albania…A Country Coming Into Its Own
From her hard-line communist isolation in decades past, Albania is like a stranger from another time. Her cities weren’t choked by car fumes, her beaches weren’t spoiled by mass tourism, her long-suffering people were a little dazed and confused. While … Continue reading
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Tagged Albania, Gjirokastra
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Eight Ways to Add Architecture to Your Adventures
Are you an architecture buff planning your next trip? Or maybe just looking for some new ways to explore? Here’s a list of eight things to do to add a little more architecture to your next vacation! Check out local … Continue reading
Wall Paintings, Step by Step
Wall Paintings, Step by Step This wonderful post at Anita’s Feast details the process involved in creating wall paintings for Chhairo Gompa, Nepal. Volunteers with Restoration Works International have been helping restore the ancient monastery for several years. Adventures in … Continue reading
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