Limerick’s Giant Gran
For one weekend, the Irish city of Limerick was taken over by a giant granny. Tens of thousands flocked to the streets – but why was she there?
The calm during the storm
As the storm rolls in, the thunder rumbles and the rain surrounds me. I get wet… but I feel a calmness for the first time since I arrived on Karingon.
One of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world
Not far from Manila, the capital of The Philippines, is one of the most dangerous volcanoes on the planet. And you can climb up it!
Brilliant beautiful bahia
Built in the 1800s, this Marrakech palace is an insight into the luxury of nobility and a beautiful example of Moroccan and Islamic art.
So much for a vow of poverty
Built with a fortune and sustained for centuries by rich European families, this Peruvian monastery was far from the ideals of what it was supposed to represent.
Things to do in Arequipa
Peru’s second largest city is a hub of heritage – not of Incan or ancient civilisations – but of Spanish colonisers!