Libya - Leptis Magna is a Phoenician-Roman city in North Africa, located in present-day Libya, near the town of Al Khums. It was situated on the Mediterranean Sea and the Wadi Lebda, a few kilometers west of the mouth of the river Cinyps (now known as the Wadi ...

Finland - Porvoo is one of the oldest towns in Finland. The town is located about fifty kilometers northeast of the Finnish capital Helsinki. When we arrive by boat from Helsinki into the harbor, the large flow of tourists immediately stands out. The old town center ...

Pakistan - Gilgit-Baltistan is known for its rich history and impressive architectural heritage. The forts and palaces in this region reflect the cultural, strategic, and historical importance of an area that has long been a crossroads of trade and power. The Baltit ...

Saint Lucia - Castries, the vibrant capital of Saint Lucia, is a lively city full of color, culture, and historic charm. Located on the island’s northwest coast along a natural harbor, Castries is the commercial and administrative center of Saint Lucia, and a popular ...

Benin - After nearly three hours of sailing, the stilt city of Ganvié appears before us. Hundreds of wooden houses stand on stilts above the lake. Ganvié originally emerged during the time of the slave trade. Inhabitants from the mainland fled to the water ...

Albania - In the center, most passengers leave the bus. A young man gestures that we should get out too. Outside, he points the way to the citadel. We quickly follow his directions and climb up to the citadel, located 214 meters higher. It’s quite a climb. The ...

Nicaragua - After more than an hour and a half, the Jeep stops at the base of the volcano. I see the mountain giant towering in front of me. A thick cloud of volcanic gas rises from the crater. Miguel, my guide for this volcano, hands me a flashlight. He also distributes ...

Tunisia - The medina of Sfax, located in the heart of the city of Sfax in Tunisia, is one of the best-preserved historic city centers in the country. Built in 849 AD, this medina offers an authentic and lively experience, free from the large-scale tourist influences ...

Cambodia - We get out at the most famous temple, Angkor Wat. The temple is most beautiful to visit in the afternoon due to the setting sun. Angkor Wat is remarkable because of its spectacular architectural design. We walk over the stone entrance bridge across the ...

Italy - The Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum, was built in the 1st century AD in Rome and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire. It was constructed by the so-called Flavian emperors. Construction began under Emperor Vespasian in ...

Netherlands - Urk has existed for more than 1000 years and was an island until 1939. That year, the dike from Lemmer to Urk was completed. In 1942, the Noordoostpolder was drained, and Urk definitively ceased to be an island. Since then, Urk has been a unique municipality ...

Transnistria - In Bender, we make a brief stop at a monument. Opposite is the Sheriff supermarket. Much in Transnistria is owned by the Sheriff family: gas stations, hotels, the football stadium, and sports parks. Oleg considers them smart businesspeople, albeit involved ...

Netherlands - Keukenhof is one of the largest and most famous flower gardens in the world, located in Lisse, the Netherlands. The garden is open annually from March through May and attracts thousands of visitors from home and abroad each year. Keukenhof covers an area ...

Germany - The impressive Schloss Wilhelmshöhe is located on the outskirts of the German city of Kassel and forms the majestic centrepiece of the famous Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. The palace was built at the end of the eighteenth century in neoclassical style for ...

New Zealand - Around half past one, we approach Hahei on the peninsula. At the edge of the town, there is a large parking area for cars. We decide not to use the shuttle bus but to walk to Hahei beach. Hahei beach is often called the most beautiful beach in New Zealand. ...

Netherlands - In 1818, just after the French troops were expelled from the Netherlands, there was much poverty in the country. When soldier Johannes van den Bosch returned from the Dutch East Indies, he was shocked by the country he found. He decided to do something ...

Ethiopia - Makonnen enters the bus. A young man just thirty years old with large rasta dreadlocks. A striking appearance. He is the leader of the Dorze village. He accompanies us to Chencha for the weekly market. Chencha is another seven kilometers further. When ...

Algeria - Just after midday, we arrive in Timgad. Timgad is a large Roman archaeological site and the best-preserved Roman city in this region. Because part of the remains ended up buried under a thick layer of desert sand, the city is often referred to as the ...

Australia - The Great Ocean Road is an iconic coastal route in the state of Victoria, Australia, stretching approximately 243 kilometers along the country’s southeastern coastline. It is not only one of the world’s most spectacular scenic drives but also an unforgettable ...

Mongolia - Today is a day to explore Ulaanbaatar. We walk from the hotel toward the city center. The Land Rover dealer, located near the hotel, is closed on Sundays. Tomorrow morning, we’ll stop by with Brutus. We’ve heard a strange noise, have concerns about ...

Saudi Arabia - From the platform at 200 meters, we have a view over the entire city. We can see our hotel, the fort, the mosque on the edge of town, and directly in front of us, the Kingdom Tower. This skyscraper, shaped like a bottle opener, is the tallest building ...

Spain - From the bridge, beneath the Arcs Rouges, I see the modern Guggenheim Museum on the opposite bank — it looks stunning. What a unique building. The thousands of titanium panels shimmer in the sunlight. In front of the museum stands the five-meter-tall ...

Iceland - We had planned to get a drink in Ólafsvík, but we find no cafés or restaurants open. We walk through the town: the modern church, the sports field, and the harbor. There isn’t much more to see. Fewer than 1,000 people live here. Iceland’s population ...

Singapore - The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple. Built in the Dravidian architectural style, the temple is located at 244 South Bridge Road in the heart of the Chinatown district. It primarily serves South Indian Tamil Hindu Singaporeans. ...

Austria - Today we are visiting Schönbrunn Palace. This former summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Empress Elisabeth is located just outside the center of Vienna. We board the metro at Schwedenplatz. From there, it's a direct ride to the palace. ...