Where History's Greatest Minds Went to Unwind #infographic

Published by Web Desk Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Enemies on the battlefield, on the soapbox, or between the pages of current periodicals...history's greatest minds might have been a lot more friendly to each other if they'd known how great their taste in vacation destinations were! This infographic has twenty different historical figures, spread out across time, from all walks of life and backgrounds; royalty, writers, poets, diplomats, politicians, and more – all sharing the places they loved to relax when their brains weren't running at full bore! For many of us, part of the mystique of travel is walking in the footsteps of those who have come before us. Learning why our ancestors or role models loved certain places can open our eyes again and give us new perspectives. Did you know, for instance, that Agatha Christie drew inspiration for her books from the pine trees of Port de Pollenca in Mallorca? Or that Winston Churchill once called Marrakesh “...simply the nicest place on Earth to spend an afternoon?” For a little more travel inspiration, read on!

Infographic by: venere

Share This Infographic On Your Site

<p> <a href='http://www.visualistan.com/2015/02/where-historys-greatest-minds-went-to-unwind.html'><img src='https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c5/85/03/c58503f7a1e903ffb8eaff49f0cbfb7b.jpg' alt='Where History's Greatest Minds Went to Unwind #infographic' width='640px' border='0' /></a>You can also find more infographics at <a href="http://www.visualistan.com">Visualistan</a></p>