The castle at Kromeriz is a wonderful site in itself. But when you discover what Czech treasures are kept inside, it takes on a whole new light!
Machu Picchu beyond the postcard
Everyone knows the postcard shot of Machu Picchu but there’s much more than that to one of the world’s most legendary landmarks
Poor Trier
The German city of Trier was once known as ‘the second Rome’. It was once a mighty city and there are many reminders of that. Just not for me.
All men are created equal
Visiting the house in Virginia that Thomas Jefferson built gives you an insight to his genius. But it also raises questions of his morality and ethics!
The world’s symbol for liberty
How you can see Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Warning: the tickets go fast!
See no evil – just the beauty of Nikko
Although Nikko is a World Heritage quality collection of temples and shrines, it’s three particular monkeys who steal the show.
Why is Reichenau Island so important?
For hundreds of years, the island of Reichenau in Lake Constance has influence art and architecture across Europe. But what is it known for today?
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.
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.