Morocco - Amtoudi is an off-the-beaten-track attraction for most tourists in Morocco and yet one of the most captivating stops to visit. The reason is simple: Amtoudi has one of the oldest and best-preserved granaries, or agadirs, as they are called in North Africa. ...

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 ...

Israel - On the southern side of the Dead Sea lies Masada. Masada is an ancient fortress from the time of Herod, around the beginning of the Common Era. During the Roman siege of the fortress, the defenders held out for three years. When the Romans finally broke ...

Australia - Coober Pedy, located in the vast outback of South Australia, is a unique and fascinating destination that attracts visitors from around the world. Here are a few reasons why a visit to Coober Pedy can be an unforgettable experience: Underground lifestyle: ...

Peru - At nine o'clock I’ve arranged to have breakfast at the hotel. Unfortunately, it's raining again today. We walk through the streets of Cusco to Plaza Cusipata. From there, we head toward the main square, Plaza de Armas. At the Cathedral, we buy a combination ...

Cuba - We drive along the wide highway toward Pinar del Río. There are hardly any cars on the highway. However, many hitchhikers stand along the roadside, and cyclists, horse-drawn carts, and ox carts use the highway. The wide highway is not completely free ...

Hong Kong - On Lantau Island, set in a lush mountainous landscape, lie two of the most impressive spiritual landmarks of Hong Kong: the Po Lin Monastery and the famous Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha. The Po Lin Monastery was founded in 1906 by three ...

Bhutan - The Punakha Monastery, also known as Punakha Dzong, is an impressive fortress-monastery located in the Punakha Valley. It is one of Bhutan’s most majestic dzongs, rich in history and cultural significance. Built in the 17th century, the Punakha Dzong ...

Suriname - We sail southwards towards Jodensavanne. A few kilometers before the plantation, we dock and go ashore. It is quite warm. Wearing a cap, sunscreen, and carrying enough water, we walk the final kilometers towards the plantation. During the walk, Wibo provides ...

Egypt - Of course, I knew the pictures from history books — the pyramids of Giza: three stone structures whose construction still remains a mystery. The illustrations showed thousands of workers stacking stone upon stone. Beautiful, of course. But I will never ...

Singapore - The impressive Cloud Forest is one of the most remarkable attractions of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. This enormous glass dome combines nature, technology, and architecture into a futuristic whole and offers visitors the experience of a tropical mountain ...

Norway - As we rejoin the E6, light rain begins to fall. This is not the kind of weather we had hoped for in Lofoten. It doesn’t improve. Just past Narvik, we leave the E6 and take the E10 heading toward Lofoten. Lofoten is a rocky peninsula just above the Arctic ...

Northern Ireland - We cross the River Lagan and enter the Titanic Quarter. Modern apartment buildings now line the waterfront, once the site where impressive ocean liners were built. The most famous of these was the Titanic. In 1911, the 269-meter-long ship was launched ...

Martinique - Pointe Marin Beach, located on the southern coast of Martinique, is a paradisiacal stretch of shoreline that enchants visitors with its pristine beauty, calm turquoise waters, and soft white sand beaches. This idyllic beach, surrounded by lush tropical ...

Brunei - In the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, two of the most impressive religious buildings in Southeast Asia are located: the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. Both mosques reflect the wealth, Islamic tradition, and ...

Denmark - Free Town Christiania was founded in 1970 when a group of hippies squatted an area with abandoned military barracks in the Copenhagen district of Christianshavn. Since then, the neighborhood has had a form of self-governance. About 1,000 people live permanently ...

France - The old district of Nice, known as Vieux Nice, forms the historic and lively heart of the city. As soon as you step into this neighborhood, it feels as if you have entered another time. Narrow, winding streets are lined with tall, colorful facades in ...

Brazil - On the east side of Abraão Beach, a hiking trail begins to one of the most beautiful beaches on Ilha Grande. Praia Lopes Mendes lies on the other side of the island, on the ocean side. Because of the surf, the beach is difficult to reach by water taxi. ...

Iceland - Just past Kirkjubæjarklaustur lies the Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, a beautifully carved gorge. Until recently, it was relatively unknown—until Justin Bieber filmed a music video here. Since then, not only Bieber fans but also most travel guides mention ...

Malawi - A day in Cape McClear. After breakfast in the morning, we go for a hike in Lake Malawi National Park. The original plan was to hike to the top of the mountain, but we opt for a three-hour walk without any steep climbs. That’s all possible here. We leave ...

Algeria - I had expected that today we would walk to the old center of Constantine, but the distance turns out to be too far. Instead, we drive by minibus to the Emir Abdelkader Mosque. After independence, this mosque was built in 1972 to accommodate about 20,000 ...

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 ...

Georgia - After about a two-hour drive, we reach Bodbe Monastery, one of Georgia’s most important religious sites. This active convent is particularly known as the burial place of Saint Nino, who played a crucial role in converting Georgia to Christianity in ...

Namibia - We get up extra early to spot animals at the waterhole at sunrise. At six o’clock, we are ready with coffee and blankets. Unfortunately, even the early hour does not guarantee success. The big game stays away. The sun slowly rises and lights up the ...

Germany - From here, we walk to the Oberbaum Bridge. This original bridge was once part of the city wall. Later, the bridge was rebuilt further east. The bridge has two levels: one for regular traffic and a higher level for the railway. Rightly, this bridge is ...