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Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy

The old villa ruins of Tivoli

The ruins of Hadrian’s epic compound in Tivoli show an insight into the wealth and power of the Roman Empire in the second century.

Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Italy

Tivoli’s masterpiece

Built more than 400 years ago, this villa in the Italian town of Tivoli is one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture and gardens in the world.

Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany

Cologne’s magnificent cathedral

It took more than 600 years to build but it was worth the wait. Cologne Cathedral is one of the most impressive sights in Germany.

Historic city, Vilnius, Lithuania

A capital of change

The historic centre of Vilnius shows a city that’s been through a lot of turmoil but is now proud of what it is.

Užupis Republic, Vilnius, Lithuania

Where a dog has the right to be a dog

This artistic community has declared itself as an independent republic and created its own constitution. Oddly, everyone else just goes along with it!

Tikal, Guatemala

Tikal, you’re fancy!

In the jungles of Guatemala are the incredible ruins of temples and pyramids of Tikal, probably the greatest Mayan city that existed.

Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

To the Batu Cave!

Monkeys, strange festivals, striking temples and stunning natural features. If you visit Kuala Lumpur, you can’t miss this place!

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The little girl who challenged a nation

The best Mafalda cartoons. And the story behind how this little girl changed the views of Argentina… and maybe South America.

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The cock and the chef

A restaurant that serves animal penis? At this Beijing restaurant you can find out what it’s like to eat animal penis. It’s only for the brave!

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