Live Like an Emperor in a Roman palace in Split, Croatia!
The turquoise Adriatic Sea, the ancient Roman ruins and the great food and wine. No wonder Split is tourist favourite!
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Discover the Majestic Alhambra: A Must-Visit in Granada, Spain
The palace complex of Alhambra and Generalife is not only a top UNESCO site, it is also a dream of exquisite mastery of crafts in stone and wood. Discover the highlights and learn the incredible history behind the palace.
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10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe You Have to See Once
After visiting more than 200 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world, these are the European places that have impressed me the most. From ancient Greece and Roman palaces to medieval trading cities and Renaissance masterpieces, these are the cultural sites I would return to again and again.
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Palm Trees & an Unusual Tower in Copenhagen, Denmark
The insider’s best tip to Copenhagen! When it’s cold outside head for the botanical garden in Copenhagen and at sunset head for the unusual church.
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Relaxed Vientiane in Laos is the capital for temple lovers!
Discover Golden Buddhas, palm trees, Hindu Gods, monks and temples, while eating baguette in the most relaxed and spiritual capitals
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Why Luxor, Egypt was not as I expected!
I had always imagined Luxor as in an old British film with white dresses and gin and tonics in a park overlooking the Nile. That’s not how it was!
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Explore Top 10 Destinations for the Cultural Explorer!
Need travel inspiration for your next cultural trip? Find this year’s cultural anniversaries in 10 selected destinations from all over the world.
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Weekend Trip to Cultural Sights in Pleasant Riga.
According to legend, Riga was build with gold left by a man named Big Kristaf. He had earned the gold by carrying people across the river. Latvia is one of three Baltic states and the capital Riga is the largest city in all the states. Latvia was a new country for me this year and a very pleasant surprise. Here’s a guide to a quick weekend trip to the Hanseatic city!
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Vienna Travel Guide: Imperial Grandeur, Art, Music & Christmas
(Updated August 2026) The best medicine for cold weather and dark days is a weekend trip filled with wine, art and family. Vienna is somewhat underrated – even though the historic center is a UNESCO-site. I don’t know why, but hopefully this will show why the old capital of the huge Austria-Hungarian empire should be on every cultural traveller’s list.
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