Museum Island, Berlin, Germany

The best way to see Museum Island

On an island in the middle of Berlin, this remarkable collection of museums is not just about the amazing collections but about the very idea of culture.

el jadida

The old fortified town

The enormous stone walls around El Jadida, designed to protect it from attack, have also protected the authenticity from the advances of modernity.

Hanseatic City of Lübeck, Germany

Things to do in Lübeck

This German city was once one of the wealthiest in Europe, and you can see this reflected in the grand historic centre.

Rough and raw in Fez

The old capital of Morocco, Fez, is the largest medina in the world. Exploring the maze of little streets leaves you wondering where you are in time.

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.

Town of Bamberg, Germany, World Heritage Site

Bamberg’s different layers

There was once a plan to turn this small German town into a ‘second Rome’. When you see it for yourself, it’s clear how it grew in grandeur.