SPQR
The Civilisation that still Captivates the World
Senatus Populusque Romanus / The Senate and People of Rome – From its beginnings on the banks of the Tiber, Rome grew from a republic of citizen leaders into an empire of unmatched power. Military conquests expanded its reach, but internal rivalries fractured the Republic, paving the way for Augustus and the rise of imperial rule. With the Pax Romana, Rome entered an age of prosperity, building roads, aqueducts, and monuments that symbolised its might—an influence so lasting that traces of Rome can still be felt across the modern world.
The Roman Archives
SOLO THROUGH NORTH AND SOUTH ALGERIA
A unique African adventure starting in the vibrant and colonial streets of Algiers, strolling around the cliff city of Constantine, going back in time to the Roman ruins of Timgad, before finally venturing into the breathtaking desert landscapes of Djanet.
FROM BASRA TO ERBIL – HOW TO SOLO TRAVEL UP IRAQ
A journey from southern to northern Iraq, exploring the country’s ancient history from the Ziggurat of Ur and Babylon, to Nineveh and the city of Hatra, each revealing the rich cultural heritage that has shaped the region.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON A ROCKY ROAD TRAVEL TOUR OF SYRIA
My account of the Syria Easter Tour with Rocky Road Travel just before the Assad regime fell. This tour went to all the key sites in Syria and was quite the adventure!
Matt Vincelli 