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Six incredible UNESCO sites to see before you die
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is devoted to protecting some of the most outstanding sites in the entire world. History is a prime component of all the 936 properties that are [...]
Visiting the Doge’s Palace in Venice, Italy
We had a late start on our first morning in Venice. Our trip through Italy was coming to an end, and we were now at the point where we just wanted to take things slower [...]
Canoeing and Hiking in Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Watching the sunset over the Terrai in Nepal the day before had made me eager to want to get out and explore Chitwan National Park. I awoke to a foggy morning in my jungle lodge, [...]
Exploring the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and with a rich Scottish history and a beautiful natural setting, it makes an excellent place to spend a few days. Like [...]
Temples of Laos: Wat Inpeng, Vientiane
Wat Inpeng is one of four temples that sit close to each other in the centre of Vientiane, close to the river front. Although it is located right in the main guest house area of [...]
Visiting a Tharu Village in Chitwan, Nepal
My time in Nepal was coming to an end. I had trekked through the beauty of the Himalayas, climbing up to Mount Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, and I had explored the busy little capital [...]
