Visited so far: 82 sites in 29 countries
Belgium: Bruges – Historical centre
Known as the Venice of the North, Bruges gets its name from the multiple …
Belgium: Brussels – Historical Centre
The city of Brussels in Belgium is at the very heart of Europe. It is the …
Botswana: Moremi Game Reserve / Okavango Delta
The Moremi Game Reserve initially consisted mostly of the Mopane Tongue …
California: Yosemite National Park
We spent two excellent days exploring the magnificent Yosemite National …
Colorado: Mesa Verde National Park
A trip to the Pueblo ruins at Mesa Verde National Park. On the way we …
Costa Rica: Finca 6 Sphere Museum
The exact purpose and natue of the near perfectly spherical pre-Colombian …
Czech Republic: Prague – Old Town
Prague has many fascinating places to visit, none more so than Old Town …
Ecuador: 5-Day Galápagos cruise
The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador were made famous by Darwin as part of …
Ecuador: Quito – Colonial Centre
A day tour of the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, with its delightful …
France & Belgium: UNESCO listed belfries
The Belfries of Belgium and France are 56 bell-towers, built between the …
France: Maison la Roche – Le Corbusier
Designed and built between 1923 and 1925 by Le Corbusier and Pierre …
France: Occitanie – Carcassonne
Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France’s Languedoc area, is …
France: Paris РCh̢teau de Fontainebleau
The Château de Fontainebleau is located in the small town bearing the …
France: Paris – Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings …
France: Paris – the banks of the Seine
The banks of the River Seine through the heart of Paris are listed as …
France: Picardie – Amiens cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens (French: Basilique Cathà …
Hawai‘i: Volcano National Park
Hawai’i, the Big Island, like all the other islands in the 50th State of …
Holy See & the Vatican City
Vatican City is an independent walled-off city within Rome that is about …
Iceland: Þingvellir National Park
40km from Reykjavik, Þingvellir (pronounced Thingvellir) National Park is …
India – New Delhi – Humayon’s Tomb
Our first day in India was an exploration of New Delhi visiting the …
India: – New Delhi – Qutab Minar
Our first day in India was an exploration of New Delhi visiting the …
India: Delhi – The Red Fort & Old Delhi
When visiting India\’s capital city you simply must explore the somewhat …
India: Jaipur the “Pink City”
Exploring Rajasthan\’s \”Pink City\”, with its population of around 3½ …
India: Keoladeo National Park
An unplanned visit to Keoladeo National Park which turned out to be …
India: Rajasthan – the Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar, is a monument which houses a collection of nineteen …
India: Uttar Pradesh – Fatehpur Sikri
The ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Emperor Akbar as the …
India: Uttar Pradesh – The Taj Mahal
We were a little worried with the potential of fog completely engulfing …
Italy: The Historic Centre of Rome
Rome, the \”Eternal City\” is a fascinating place to visit and there are …
Italy: Venice & its lagoon
Venice is a beautiful city. We went in August and it was very, very busy …
Kenya: Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park sits in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa\’s …
Kenya: Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Park is located in Kenya along the border of Tanzania …
Lesotho: Drakensburg Mountains & the Sani Pass
The Drakensberg is part of the Great Escarpment and separates the …
Madagascar: Ranomafana National Park
Being the third largest national park in Madagascar, Ranomafana is home …
Madagascar: Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
Ambohimanga dates from the 16th century and developed into the capital …
Madagascar: Zafimaniry marquetry and Ambositra
Madagacar\’s Zafimaniry ethnic group is estimated to be only number 25. …
Malawi: Lake Malawi & Mumbo Island
Located at the southern end of the great expanse of Lake Malawi, with its …
Malaysia: Malacca (Melaka) City
Melaka, formerly Malacca, is a town and port, on the Strait of Malacca. …
Mauritius: Port Louis – Aapravasi Ghat
Aapravasi Ghat is an immigration depot and made Mauritius the first …
Mexico: Colonial Cholula & Puebla
Due to its history and architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to …
Mexico: M̩xico РTeotihuacan
If during a visit to the Mexico City area you are looking to escape the …
Mexico: Mexic City UNAM
National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma …
Mexico: Mexico City – Historic Centre
The energetic heart of this megalopolis has oodles of historical and …
Mexico: Mexico City – Xochimilco
The megapolis that is Mexico City today is a far cry from what the valley …
Mexico: Yucatán – Chichen Itza
The ancient Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá on Mexico\’s Yucatán Peninsula …
Namibia: Sossusvlei & Namib Sand Sea
Namib Sand Sea is the only coastal desert in the world that includes …
Namibia: Twyfelfontein Rock Carvings
This world heritage site is small (less than 1 km2), but includes some …
Netherlands: Amsterdam – The canal ring
Amsterdam, has more than one hundred kilometres of grachten (canals), …
New York: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
\”The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World\” was a gift of friendship …
Peru: Cusco – The seat of Incan Kings
Set at 12,000 feet above sea level Cusco, is the ancient capital of the …
Peru: Lima – Historical District
A day tour of the highlights of Lima, Peru, visiting Cathedrals, …
Peru: Machu Picchu – The Lost City
A journey to the mysterious Inca ruins at Machu Picchu. This was one of …
Singapore: The Botanical Gardens
On a previous visit to Singapore, I had visited the Botanical Gardens and …
South Africa: Cape Town – Robben Island
Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th …
South Africa: Gauteng – Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site and is located …
South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (the former Greater St. …
South Africa: The Cape Floral Region
The Cape Floral Region has been called the world\’s hottest hot-spot for …
Spain: Andalusia – Córdoba
The City of Córdoba is the capital of the province of Córdoba and has a …
Spain: Andalusia – The Alhambra
The Alhambra, in Granada, Spain is a large palace and fortress complex …
Spain: The Works of Antoni Gaudi
UNESCO has recognized the works of the great architect Antoni Gaudà (1852 …
Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura
The ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights, …
Sri Lanka: Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site close to Sigiriya …
Sri Lanka: Galle old town
We spent the day travelling along the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, …
Sri Lanka: Highlands – Horton Plains
Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands …
Sri Lanka: Kandy – The cultural capital
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka., set on a plateau surrounded …
Sri Lanka: Polonnaruwa
Some 800 years ago Polonnaruwa was a bustling commercial and religious …
Sri Lanka: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
The Sigiriya palace and fortress complex in central Sri Lanka is …
Tanzania: Ngorogoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Crater – with its lush green plains, woodland trees and …
Tanzania: Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is one of the most famous parks in Africa and is synonymous …
Tanzania: Stone Town, Zanzibar
A labyrinth of chaotic alleyways interposed between towering limestone …
Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the southwestern part of …
UK: Cheshire – Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank Observatory, formerly Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories …
UK: Cumbria – Lake District
The 885-square-mile Lake District is a hauntingly beautiful part of …
UK: London – Maritime Greenwich
The ensemble of buildings at Greenwich, an outlying district of London, …
UK: London – Tower of London
Tower of London, byname the Tower, royal fortress and London landmark. …
UK: London – Westminster Abbey & Palace
The Palace of Westminster is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by …
Washington: Olympic National Park
We spent 2 days exploring Washington State\’s Olympic National Park. – a …
Wyoming: Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park\’s 3,468.4 square miles is made mountains, …
Zimbabwe: Khami World Heritage Site
Khami (also written as Khame, Kame or Kami) is a ruined city located 22 …
Zimbabwe: Matobo Hills
The Matobo National Park forms the core of the Matobo or Matopos Hills, …
Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls National Park
Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and …
