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Things to do in Ayutthaya

Things to do in Ayutthaya

As well as the temples of the World Heritage Site, there’s plenty of local culture to discover.

Shirakawa-go village, Japan, World Heritage Site

Waking up under a thatched roof

Cut off from the rest of Japan by large mountains, the residents of Shirakawa-go developed a unique way to build their village and survive the winters.

Grootbos Reserve, Cape Floral Region, South Africa

The Cape’s fascinations of nature

South Africa’s Cape might be just 0.5% of Africa’s landmass, but it has 20% of the continent’s plant species. And, oddly, they’re fascinating!

One day in Historic Centre of Naples, Italy

How to spend a day in historic Naples

The historic centre of Naples is a World Heritage Site and you’ll see why if you can avoid the chaos and find the grandeur.

Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn’s historic centre

In the winding streets of the Old Town of Tallinn are centuries of history. The ancient fortified walls hold the highlights of a trip to Estonia’s capital.

One day trip to Sintra from Lisbon, Portugal

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.

Belem Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal

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.

The best things to do in Split, Croatia

Things to do in Split

Walk through the ancient Roman palace that forms the centre of historic Split, before exploring other highlights in the region.

The best things to do in Sukhothai

Things to do in Sukhothai

In the first capital of Siam, there’s a wonderful collection of historic monuments from this great city.

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