Where did Aristotle travel to?

Aristotle spent his early life in ancient Greece, particularly in the city of Stagira. He left Stagira in his late teens to pursue further education in Athens, where he studied philosophy under Plato. He remained in Athens for around twenty years, both as a student and later as a teacher.

After the passing of his mentor, Plato, in 347 BC, Aristotle left Athens and traveled to Asia Minor, where he resided in the city of Assos for a short period. During his time in Assos, he conducted scientific studies and taught students, including the young Alexander of Macedon (later known as Alexander the Great).

In 342 BC, Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon, Alexander's father, to become the tutor and mentor to the young prince. He went to Macedonia to take up this role and remained there for several years, educating and shaping the mind of the future conqueror.

After Philip's death in 336 BC, Alexander succeeded to the throne of Macedonia and embarked on his legendary military conquests. During this time, Aristotle returned to Athens and established his own school of philosophy known as the Lyceum, also referred to as the Peripatetic School due to its students' practice of walking and learning at the same time.

Aristotle remained in Athens for the next twelve years, engaging in teaching, writing, and research until his death in 322 BC. He primarily lived and worked in Athens during this period, except for a brief time when he had to leave the city due to the political tensions associated with the trial and execution of his fellow philosopher, Socrates.