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Kayamandi township tour, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Beautiful and special in a South African township

Was I right to be scared about visiting a township in South Africa? It was all so unknown to me. Until I found something so beautiful and special there…

One day in Historic Centre of Naples, Italy

How to spend a day in historic Naples

The historic centre of Naples is a World Heritage Site and you’ll see why if you can avoid the chaos and find the grandeur.

The best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia

44 awesome things to do in Tallinn

There are lots of things to do in Tallinn so I thought I would put together this list to help you plan a trip to this beautiful European city!

Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn’s historic centre

In the winding streets of the Old Town of Tallinn are centuries of history. The ancient fortified walls hold the highlights of a trip to Estonia’s capital.

Is the Lisboa Card worth it?

Is the Lisboa Card worth it?

After using it myself, I can tell you that the Lisboa Card will save you a lot of money for sightseeing in Lisbon.

One day trip to Sintra from Lisbon, Portugal

A journey through Romanticism

This mystical land of Sintra, just a short trip from Lisbon, takes you on a journey through centuries of opulent artistic creations.

Belem Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal

The Portuguese Age of Discovery

Together these two landmarks are Lisbon’s only World Heritage Site – and a testament to a period that changed the world.

Azulejos, Portuguese tiles in Lisbon

Once upon a tile in Lisbon…

The tiles in Lisbon are one of the defining elements of the city. This is the history of the azulejos and how they almost disappeared in the 1900s.

What is Naples like?

Look beyond the surface

In some ways, Naples was what I expected – dirty and chaotic. But, in this story, I’ll tell you why I still came to love this Italian city.

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