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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do in Sukhothai
In the first capital of Siam, there’s a wonderful collection of historic monuments from this great city.
The farmers of Ho Citadel
I went to this off-the-path World Heritage Site and was disappointed with what was left. Luckily, amongst the ruins, I found something even better!