A guide on how to visit all seven of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ukraine independently (by public transport and without taking a tour).
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The best temples near Yogyakarta in Java, Indonesia
A guide to the best temples near Yogyakarta, Java. Beyond the city, lie some of the best temple complexes in Indonesia including Borobudur and Prambanan.
How to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tunisia independently
Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tunisia independently. How to get there by public transport, where to stay and what see at each Tunisia UNESCO site.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Backgrounder
Introduction to UNESCO - some background information, what becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site involves and the pros and cons of being inscribed Often in our worldly travels we come across a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS). Some we visit deliberately, and others...
Birdsong at Saigon Bird Cafe in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Saigon Bird Cafe is found at Cong Doan Cafe, opposite Tao Dan Park – a place where locals show off their prized birds, socialise and drink coffee.
A Short History of the Balkan Wars, 1991 – 1999
A short history of the Balkan Wars, 1991-1999. Read a quick summary of the Balkan Wars, an essential guide for visitors to Europe’s most complicated region.
A Short History of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991
A short history of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991. A guide for those travellers to the former USSR who want to learn about the history of the region.
The best Mayan ruins in Mexico
A guide to the best Mayan ruins in Mexico. Our review of the best Mayan archaeological sites in the southeastern Mexican states of Chiapas and Yucatan.
Our visit to Kampong Ayer in Brunei
A little bit about Kampong Ayer, the floating villages of Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei. With information on how to get there and what there is to see.
Is the Acropolis always covered in scaffolding? | Athens, Greece
Is the Acropolis in Athens always covered in scaffolding? Answers to this plus tips on avoiding the crowds, the best time to take photographs.
Visiting Visoki Decani Monastery in Decani, Kosovo
Visoki Decani Monastery in Kosovo is a great place to break the journey between Prizren and Pristina. It is possible to reach by public transport.
Varanasi – Love it or Hate it, but there’s no in between … or is there?
For many travellers, Varanasi is a harsh smack in the face. You will either love it, or hate it, but rarely are visitors indifferent about their experience.