These little white houses with their odd conical roofs have been here for centuries but have some surprisingly innovative design elements.
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.
A city divided and conquered
Inside two of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks: Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the Blue Mosque). Both are critical to Istanbul’s history.
The world’s oldest wooden building
Horyuji Temple near Nara in Japan might not be the most famous site in the country – but it has a history that makes it one of the most important.
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.
Look up to see freedom
The belfries of Belgium were erected over centuries, all with slightly different designs. But they all represented the same thing – a democratic freedom not seen here before.
In Bruges
Bruges is one of the prettiest cities in Belgium. So what do I discover when I set out to explore its streets?
The rock of Gibraltar
You really can’t avoid the rock when you visit Gibraltar – it literally looms over everything you do. So here are the best ways to explore the rock itself.
Walking in the footsteps of giants
Some people would have you believe the Giant’s Causeway was formed by molten basalt but the story of the two fighting giants is much more fun!