medici villas and gardens in tuscany

Boboli Gardens and beyond

The Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace may get all the attention but there are more Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany that you can visit.

sulaiman too

Marketing a sacred mountain

It’s been worshipped for at least 1500 years but perhaps this mountain was declared sacred just to attract Silk Road travellers?

seville alcazar

A clash of cultures in Seville

These two monumental sites in the centre of Seville say a lot about a period of Spanish history when civilisations were clashing.

things to do in vilnius

Things to do in Vilnius

As different empires ruled the city, they each left a layer, and some of the best things to do in Vilnius explore this fascinating heritage.

aranjuez royal palace

Visit Aranjuez Royal Palace

The opulent interiors are a highlight, but don’t miss the palace gardens, which are an attraction in themselves!