Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Sandwiched between France, Germany and Belgium, the entire country is a mere 2,586 square kilometres – less than the size of Rhode Island! Surprisingly for such a small country, Luxembourg’s capital …
Andorra is one of the world’s most unique countries. A micronation sandwiched between Spain and France, tucked away in the mountains of the Pyrenees, Andorra ranks as one of the world’s smallest and least populated countries. With its high elevation …
There are 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Czech Republic. These sites cover a large range of topics, from medieval fortresses right through to modern architecture. And as you’d expect, they’re spread all over the country. Naturally, Prague is the …
Despite its modest size, Belgium has some fantastic UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Aside from well-known tourist destinations like Bruges and La Grand Place in Brussels, there’s also some fascinating Belgian UNESCO sites that are well off the tourist trail. One …
As a lover of history, I’ve always found myself fascinated by cultures and civilizations that have been largely lost to history. Where imagination is as important as fieldwork, and where astonishing archaeological finds collide with enormous gaps in the known …
The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina is one of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania. It’s a collection of eight Romanian Orthodox monasteries, scattered across the Moldovia and Bucovina regions of northern Romania. These painted monasteries were constructed …
Brno is the capital of Moravia, which is one of the three main regions of the Czech Republic. It is also the second-largest city of the country and Prague’s main rival. In fact, Prague and Brno are involved in an …
It’s been the bread and butter of many generations, but today mining belongs to the museum. Mining industry heritage sites are becoming more and more popular as tourist attractions. After the mines have been shut down, those regions need the …
Do you remember reading Jules Verne’s “A Journey to the Centre of Earth” and dreaming of taking this journey, descending all the way down there, meeting the weird creatures and plants born out of the imagination of this great French …
Located centrally in North Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo is the perfect home base to discover the region one day trip at a time. Quaint villages, historical places, UNESCO sites, monasteries, caves, waterfalls and beautiful nature are some of the treasures that …