Roy Stevenson - Travel Writing and Culture ArticlesRoy Stevenson has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Europe, North America, Central America and the South Pacific. He has lived on four continents and visited more than 40 countries around the world. He's had many adventures and fascinating experiences along the way and enjoys sharing his stories. Roy's curiosity makes him look deep into local cultures and history, going beyond the standard tourist attractions to give a better sense of place and people. His travel stories offer unique perspectives and a wide range of interesting topics. Roy has had travel stories published in more than 60 magazines, in-flights and newspapers around the world. For a complete listing of publications with Roy's travel articles,
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This EnglandSummer 2011 Science and Surgery Victorian Style A visit to the Old Operating Theatre will give you some colorful insight into the dubious medical practices of the 19th century. 
Classic BoatOctober 2010 Windjammer Tales At the Pacific NW Schooner Rendezvous, America's schooners gather together and the rich history starts to flow. All of them have stories and some had celebrity owners. 
BritainSeptember 2010 Healing Hands: Florence Nightingale and other British Medical Pioneers Learn about the life of Florence Nightingale and other British medical pioneers who have saved countless lives worldwide. 
RenaissanceSeptember/October 2010 A Tour of Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Hastings Explore the ruins of Battle Abbey and take a tour of the most famous battlefield in English history where the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066.
RenaissanceSeptember/October 2010 The Mysterious Green Man in Medieval History Learn about the mysterious green man and his many personas, the folklore and legend, and where he can be found in Europe.
RenaissanceSeptember/October 2010 Villers-la-Ville Abbey Villers-la-Ville monastery ruins are without a doubt one of Belgium's most picturesque and largest ruins. 
RenaissanceJuly/August 2010 Olde London Towne Customs, Ceremonies, Rituals, and Legends Learn about fascinating myths, folklore and legends that are part of London's history and culture. 
RenaissanceMay/June 2010 The History of Executions in Olde London Towne Medieval executions in old London became well-attended spectacles that provided excellent entertainment for vast crowds. 
RenaissanceJanuary/February 2010 The Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium Roy Stevenson visits Europe’s finest and most perfectly preserved medieval town square.
RenaissanceJanuary/February 2010 Smugglers! Learn about the long forgotten St. Clement’s Caves, Hastings, where pirates, smugglers, bootleggers, and warring gangs hid their contraband of rum, brandy, tea, and spices. 
Scotland MagazineNovember, 2009 Defending the Realm Roy Stevenson explores Edinburgh Castle and its remarkable gun batteries and military museums. 
Open Skies, the Inflight Magazine of EmiratesJuly, 2008 An Artist's Nirvana Bands of excited art-loving tourists are a normal sight on Paris’ streets. Some are making straight for the superb sculptures at Paris’ Pere LaChaise Cemetery. 
Mid-Columbian MagazineMay/June 2009 Prague: Central Europe's Crown Jewel Destination Prague offers a solid week of sightseeing to the insatiable traveler. Layers of history are revealed everywhere you walk. 
RenaissanceOctober/November, 2009 Where Canterbury Tales Come to Life Roy Stevenson takes you on a walking tour of medieval Canterbury, one of England's best towns for renaissance fans.
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