Aliyah Folly

Aliyah writes about the history behind the places travelers visit, from Roman streets to booking tricks that are older than they look.

Panorama of the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse in autumn, with a preserved stretch of wall, border strip, watchtower and the TV tower in the distanceHistory & Culture

Where to See the Berlin Wall Today, 37 Years After It Opened

Aliyah Folly · November 9, 2026
The Mayflower II replica ship moored in Plymouth Harbor under a grey autumn sky, seen across choppy water from a rocky shoreline. Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHistory & Culture

Plymouth, Massachusetts at Thanksgiving: The History Beyond the Rock

Aliyah Folly · November 7, 2026
An old carved turnip lantern with hollow eyes and a wide, toothy grimacing mouth, displayed in a museum caseHistory & Culture

Halloween's Irish Roots: Where to Find Samhain in Ireland Today

Aliyah Folly · October 29, 2026
PompeiiHistory & Culture

What Pompeii Teaches Us About Roman Daily Life

Aliyah Folly · July 22, 2025
Plan flying overheadTips & Tricks

Booking Basics: Lesser-Known Travel Booking Tricks to Help You Save on Your Next Adventure

Aliyah Folly · July 13, 2025