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.
A medieval evening in Portugal
A feast at the castle at Santa Maria da Feira in Portugal. But not just any feast – this is a special medieval feast where everyone is in character!
A bun each year keeps the plague away
The traditional snack, Fogaca, is intertwined with culture in Santa Maria da Feira in Portugal. It’s tasty, sure. But it also has an interesting history.
The stones that give birth
The Arouca Geopark in Portugal has been specially classified because of the stones within it. But you don’t need to be a geologist to enjoy the beauty.
Dubrovnik’s Old City
The city of Dubrovnik is known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. Damaged during recent conflict, it’s been restored and the tourists are pouring in.
Reflections of Stellenbosch
The aim of the public sculpture exhibition in the South African city of Stellenbosch is to make art accessible to everyone – and stimulate reflections.
The hipster Johannesburg
Johannesburg may be Africa’s most visited city but it’s also got a bad reputation. Now a largescale renewal project is changing that – and making it cool!
The eyes and the mouth of safari
On safari in South Africa there are two people with me for every trip – Jabu the spotter and Skigh the ranger. The two couldn’t be from more different backgrounds.
Grape Expectations
South African wine producers are getting ready to take on the world with their own ‘national treasure’ – the Chenin blanc grape. Have you heard of it?