Located near Salisbury, England, this Stonehenge is over 3000 years old, and it stones come all the way from Wales. To this day it is still a mystery how the rocks made it all the way from Wales to Salisbury without the use of cranes and other modern equipment. Stonehenge is now fenced off and you cannot go into the circle. Visitors can only walk around the attraction it’s still worth a look.
The Colosseum and the forum are right next to each other in Rome. These two ruins are remnants of one the most powerful empires history has ever known. The Romans were advanced for their times in many ways not only were they efficient at dismantling their enemies they were skilled in construction of their infrastructure, The Colosseum is testament to that building prowess.
Luxor Egypt This is perhaps one of the most popular destinations for any student studying history. Flights to Luxor are not too expensive so it’s well in the range of the student budget with if careful spending. Luxor is home to the Valley of the Kings and the Luxor museum so there will be no shortage of artefacts to marvel at.
Robben Island needs no introduction with regards to the significance of its place in South Africa’s and indeed the world’s history. As “home” to one of the world’s most famous prisoners, statesmen and leader’s in Nelson Mandela. South Africa is out of the budget for most students however it still worth visit if you can go.
Athens Home of the gods! Remember in primary school when you learned about Hercules, Zeus, and all of the other gods and goddesses? Welcome to their home. Plus, this is where the Olympics began, and where the summer Olympics took place in 2004.
