Travels Around the World
Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, is a beautiful place with some lovely architecture and interesting sights to visit. The historic centre of Brno is extremely walkable, with all major sights…
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Although Lier resembles other medieval cities in Belgium such as Bruges, Ghent or nearby Antwerp, the city feels like an undiscovered gem as it receives relatively few visitors compared to the numbers heading for the better-known places across Flanders…
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The temple of Kom Ombo – dedicated to the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek – was beautifully illuminated in the darkness and certainly a highly impressive sight to behold…
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Although it may lack the fame of Istanbul, Izmir is one of Turkey’s nicest and most liveable cities to visit thanks to its liberal character and relaxed seaside vibe…
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Split is an absolutely delightful city and a must-stop on any trip to Croatia. Split’s most famous sight – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Diocletian’s Palace – is one of the best preserved…
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This city – originally founded by the Transylvanian Saxons – is full of charm and history and has maintained its original character. When you walk through the walled old town streets of…
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Rakhiv turned out to be a very pleasant little mountain town and a great place to break up my long journey across Ukraine. This small city has some surprisingly great cafés, bars and restaurants…
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The absolute highlight was the Church of Our Lady of Prizidnica on the eastern tip of Ciovo, which is such a special sight thanks to its remote location and amazing cliffside setting high above the sea…
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Although the rainy weather didn’t make for the best conditions to visit Chania, I still had an enjoyable day in Crete’s most beautiful city. Having lived for a year in Chania, it was great fun to stroll around some of my beloved city streets and neighbourhoods again…
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Trogir is one of Croatia’s most evocative cities and makes for a wonderful holiday spot. The old town of Trogir is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has plenty of interesting historical sights…
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