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Visiting Wismar, World Heritage Site, Germany

The rich Hanseatic cities

If you’re a rich city in the medieval days, what do you do? Well, you protect yourself and construct grand public buildings. That’s what these two did!

Saalburg Fort, Bad Homburg, Germany

The Roman border

When the Romans were at their peak in the second century, these fortifications in Germany protected their frontier. Now, one fort’s been reconstructed.

Muskauer Park, Bad Muskau, Germany

Muskauer Park

The dream of a travel writer and landscape gardener was to create a grand park in his homeland of Germany. And so Muskauer Park was born.

Volklingen Ironworks, Volklingen, Germany

Völklingen Ironworks

Völklingen Ironworks was the first industrial site added to the World Heritage List. It played a huge part in development of Germany in the 20th century.

Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany, World Heritage Site

Floating down a World Heritage Site

This beautiful blend of natural vistas and quaint towns has inspired many artists and poets. But the Upper Middle Rhine Valley needs to be seen for itself.

Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey, Germany

Germany’s Carolingian Westwork

This is the latest place to be named a World Heritage Site in Germany. While it’s hardly the most famous, it was at the centre of a very important empire!

Seeing the Komodo Dragons at Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia

Inside the dragons’ lair: Komodo Island

Up close with the amazing Komodo dragons on Komodo Island in Indonesia. The only place they live! They look slow and lethargic but watch out: they can kill!

Things to do around Quebec City, Canada

48 hours in Quebec

I’ve got 48 hours to explore Quebec City and the area around it. As well as seeing the historic city, I’m keen to taste some local food and wine!

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.

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