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!
The tribe that arrived 50,000 years ago
They are the oldest indigenous tribe in the Philippines and also one of the most endangered.
So, this is what peace looks like?
It’s been 20 years since the troubles officially ended in Belfast, but the divisions in the city are still clear for everyone to see.
Visit Augustusburg Castle
Augustusburg Castle in Brühl, along with neighbouring Falkenlust Castle are the first examples of rococo architecture in Europe.
How to visit the Messel Pit Fossil Site
This German site has the world’s best collection of fossils from 50 million years ago – a fascinating period when mammals were just emerging on the planet.
Another of Peru’s hidden natural delights
In the south of Peru, near the city of Arequipa, I discover a national reserve with a labyrinth of rocks created by the wind over millennia.