Travel Around the World by Scooter in the 1950s

World trip, on a Maico scooter with sidecar (the red 'Pechvogel'), made by Wim Dussel and Manfred Uschold from July 1955 to July 1956.

Part of the photo archive Wim Dussel (collection IISH), the collection contains about 10.000 negatives of this trip and slides. Only 36 photographs were previously published in Wim Dussel's book 'The world is still around: by scooter across Europe, Asia and North America'. - Amsterdam: C. de Boer jr, 1957.

Here a photo selection from their trip.

Yugoslavia. Washing of willow twigs, 1955

Yugoslavia. Spinning woman, 1955

Austria. Manfred and the non-starter at Wolfgangsee, 1955

Manfred and WIm behind the Pechvogel, 1955

Turkey. Man working on the recovery of a fish trap, Pendik, 1955

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A Return to the Battlefield: An Ex-GI Took His New Wife on a Honeymoon Tour of War-Ravaged Europe, Where He Fought in World War II

In April 1947, ex-GI Ernest Kreiling, took his new bride, Jean Vonachen, on a honeymoon tour of war-ravaged Europe, including the battlefields in France, Belgium and Germany on which he'd fought in 1944 and 1945. LIFE photographer Anthony Linck followed the couple as they retraced his steps as a soldier. It's a powerful reminder of the devastation that remained two years after the end of World War II.

Ernest Kreiling served from 1941 until 1945 and was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery in action. Ernest and Jean met in junior high school in Peoria, Illinois and remained married until Ernest's death in 2008.

Former GI Ernest Kreiling tours battlefields with his bride by bike.

Former GI Ernest Kreiling looking over a cemetery with his bride.

Former GI Ernest Kreiling and his bride talking with a French farmer during their tour of battlefields.

Former GI Ernest Kreiling teaching his bride how he washed in socks in stream during the war.

Former GI Ernest Kreiling and his bride visiting with French family he met during WW II.

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Beautiful Europe in the 1970s Through an Argentinian Traveler's Lens

Buenos Aires-based traveler Raúl Alejandro Rodríguez went to Europe in the 1970s and took these beautiful photos. Countries include Spain, France, Italy, Poland, England, Andorra, Soviet Union, Turkey, Austria, Greece and Switzerland.

Fishermen boats bows at Tazones, Asturias, Spain, December 1970

The Policeman and his Christmas gifts, Palencia, Spain, December 1970

Hotel Sardinero, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, January 1971

Hovercraft arriving to Calais from Folkestone, France, January 1971

Removing snow from the road, Jullierpass near St. Moritz, Switzerland, January 1971

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Wonderful Europe in 1958 and 1962 Through an American Couple's Lens

These wonderful pictures of Robbie, mostly transferred from his dad's old slides, that captured street scenes of European countries including France, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Switzland, Scotland, Germany, Holland in 1958 and 1962.

 Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 1958

 Bologna, Italy, 1958

 Dad in Switzerland, 1958

 Florence Cathedral, Florence, Italy, 1958

Mom (middle) at Turin Gardens, 1958

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Amazing Photos From Vintage Brochures Show How North Korea Used to Tempt Tourists Back in the 1970s and 80s

North Korea is one of the most closely-guarded countries in the world - rarely are people allowed in, and photography is banned.

Vintage advertising shows how then-leader Kim Il-sung attempted to lure people to the country, with pictures of people relaxing on beaches, enjoying theme park rides and eating the local cuisine.

These snapshots were taken in the 1970s and '80s, before the collapse of the USSR. During this time, virtually no foreigners were allowed entry to North Korea except for communist allies.

This is how North Korea advertised itself to potential tourists back in the 1970s and 80s when only visitor from allied communist countries were allowed within its borders.

Among the many attractions potential tourists had waiting for them include volleyball, a favorite sport in North Korea, which is pictured being played here on Wonsan beach.

Gymnastics classes were another of the cultural offerings for potential communist visitors. Women are pictured taking part in a class on Songdowon beach here.

The beach in Wonsan is filled with tourists, most like from the USSR, in this 1980s snap that was included in a brochure given to prospective visitors.

This is the beach at Majon, in North Korea's second-largest city of Hamhung, photographed some time in the 1990s.

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The Real Boarding Pass for RMS Titanic, 1912

This photograph of Titanic ticket is a third class boarding pass for RMS Titanic ship that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912. It was one page ticket issued by the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line to the passengers on the Titanic.

The third-class accommodations on Titanic were often known as steerage, which is why the Titanic ticket reads “THIRD CLASS (STEERAGE) PASSENGER’S CONTRACT TICKET.”

It was strongly believed that when the Titanic hit the iceberg, a 350 foot gash was torn in the starboard side of the forward hull. The huge gash in the bow allowed water to infiltrate the ship and cause six of the sixteen watertight compartments to flood.

The Titanic was designed to stay afloat if 3 or possibly 4 compartments flooded. As the sea rose above the watertight bulkheads, adjoining compartments filled with water. The added water weight pulled Titanic’s bow deeper into the ocean until the great ship gave up its fight and finally sank.

Titanic's third class cabin

The sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912 has been a tragic, historic event, and till date, many artifacts relating to the ship and its ill-fated sinking are exhibited and even sold online.

40 Amazing Photographs From the First Australasian Antarctic Expedition Between 1911-14

In 1911 a group of scientists and adventurers left Hobart under the leadership of Dr Douglas Mawson. They were bound for Macquarie Island and the then unknown parts of Antarctica. The scientists of the expedition produced information that later made an major contribution to knowledge of the region. The exploration of new lands established precedence to claims, formalised in 1936 as the Australian Antarctic Territory. Although James Francis (Frank) Hurley was the official photographer to the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, other members of the expedition also took photographs.

F. Bickerton looking out over seas near Commonwealth Bay, circa 1912

Cavern carved by the sea in an ice wall near Commonwealth Bay, circa 1912

Wreck of the 'Gratitude', Macquarie Island, 1911

Mushroom ice formation, 1912

A radiant turret lit by the midsummer midnight sun, circa 1912

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A Couple Captured These Wonderful Photos of Their Travels to Europe and Africa From 1972 to 1975

Here is a selection of wonderful pictures from Giorgio Benassi that his parents took during their travels to Europe and Africa from 1972 to 1975.

Chianale, Italy, March 1972

Ubaye, France, March 1972

Chamonix, France, March 1972

Alto Adige, Italy, August 1972

Sierra Nevada, Spain, September 1972

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An Amazing Photo Diary From Two Women Who Traveled Around Australia in a VW in 1963

Spelio had these slides to sort, and the diary to Blog one day. He scaned them ready for Betty's 90th birthday in Mrach 2014, 50 years since the trip.

“Two of my aunts Dorothy and Betty drove around Australia in their Beetle on a great adventure which Betty has written up in a 100p typed diary, and Dorothy photographed the trip with a 1000 Kodachromes.”

Betty 'looking towards Byron Bay' with Gi-Gi on hill, 13th Jan 1963

Betty climbing Transit Hill, Port Macquarie, Jan 1963

Betty in flooded road, Queensland, January 1963

Canefields on the first stage of the around Australia trip in Gigi the VW in 1963

Dorothy climbing Transit Hill, Port Macquarie, Jan 1963

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Everyday Life of Wales From the Early 1960s Through a Traveler's Lens

Here is a collection of fascinating color photos from SurreyWanderer that shows everyday life of Wales in the early 1960s.

Wisemans Bridge, Pembrokeshire

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire

Barmouth, Merioneth

Caernarvon Castle, Caernarvonshire

Caernarvon Castle, Caernarvonshire

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Beautiful France in 1970 Through An Australian Traveler's Lens

These beautiful photos of France in 1970 that were taken by lindsaybridge, an Australian travel addict who also loves to write and take photographs to document daily life's moments.

Open rear platform bus in Paris

Palace of Versallies, near Paris

Palace of Versallies, near Paris

Paris from Notre Dame Cathedral

Paris from Notre Dame Cathedral

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