The Taman Sari Water Castle
At Yogyakarta’s Water Castle, the sultans of the region used to find their wives as they splashed around the pool.
The Kraton: Yogyakarta’s Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Yogyakarta, known as the Kraton, is built on tradition. Inside, the colours and cultural heritage showcase the region’s history.
Why an Istanbul site reminded me of Harry Potter
Under the streets of Istanbul, an enormous vault – held up by hundreds of columns, with minimal lighting and shallow water – reminds you of a serpent!
Vow of silence
The nuns at the Sao Pedro Monastery in the Portuguese town of Arouca all took a vow of silence. Today you can see what their lives would have been like.
The coolest and weirdest inventions ever made
The top ten weirdest and coolest inventions on display at Barcelona’s miBa Museum. They say inventions come from necessity… it seems not always!
The most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen
The unique colour of the sand at Pink Beach in Komodo National Park makes it one of the most beautiful beaches. There’s also amazing snorkelling.