lednice-valtice

The stolen European palaces

The two magnificent palaces at Lednice and Valtice are surrounded by equally magnificent parklands… but have they been stolen?

bali world heritage

Three causes of goodness

Before tourists arrived on Bali, the Indonesian island had developed a beautiful cultural landscape that’s still visible… but under threat.

tugendhat villa

The Tugendhat Villa in Brno

This icon of modernist architecture is open to the public – but it’s not quite that simple. This is what happened when I tried to see it.