Thomas Cook and Sons, widely regarded as the world’s first real travel agency, opened its doors just 150 years ago, in Fleet Street, London. Cook himself was a 20-year veteran of leading groups on tours.
The Telegraph (UK) has an interesting ARTICLE for the occasion, complete with a slideshow of historic and fascinating pictures of what has come to be a cliche(?) idiom(?) Cook’s tours, such as the one below:
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
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An exhibit organized by the Art Institute of Chicago explores another facet of the painter’s work
