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The temples of Kyoto
Japan - The Toji Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kyoto and, at 55 meters high, it boasts the tallest pagoda in Japan. The pagoda is the symbol of the city of Kyoto. Unfortunately, we can’t view the pagoda from the inside. It is only open during special ...
Mount Nemrut
Turkey - When I step off the bus at 2,000 meters, I am in the clouds. A strong, fresh wind blows across the parking lot. I follow Bedir along the path to the top of the burial mound. A remarkable walk, with visibility of barely twenty meters. I cover my face against ...
The Sand Dunes of Parque Nacional do Iona
Angola - Iona National Park, or Parque Nacional do Iona in Portuguese, is located in Angola’s Namibe province and is the largest national park in the country, covering about 15,000 square kilometers. It lies roughly 200 kilometers from the city of Namibe. Before ...
The old district of Naples
Italy - Today we’re heading out to explore the old city. As soon as we leave the main Via Armando Diaz, we enter a very narrow alleyway. At every corner, it’s uncertain whether the alley continues or ends at a house. It turns out it continues—though the ...
The Acropolis
Greece - Today, we leave early with a large bottle of water and a bulky Weekend Telegraaf newspaper on our way to the Acropolis. We’re still unsure what we’ll have for breakfast, but luckily the small corner shop is open. Problem solved. At the Acropolis, ...
Tower Bridge in London
England - Tower Bridge is one of the most important buildings in London. Construction began in 1886, and after eight years, Tower Bridge was completed. The opening was in 1894. Tower Bridge was designed by Sir Horace Jones (1819–1887), who was the city architect ...
The Istvan Cave stalactite caves
Hungary - We continue our route via the highway toward Miskolc, a city in northeastern Hungary. Because of the time difference, we arrive around 11:30 a.m. at the edge of town. At an ATM, we withdraw some cash—not too much, since we’re only spending one day ...
The Sumela Monastery
Turkey - Because we could not drive through the mountains yesterday afternoon, we have to go back a bit to visit the Sumela Monastery. We can only view the monastery from the outside. It is closed for renovations until September. We set out extra early because ...
The Tatra Mountains
Slovakia - The Tatra Mountains are located along the border of Slovakia and Poland. The Tatras form an elongated mountain range stretching through northern Slovakia and southern Poland, continuing further into western Ukraine and Romania. The High Tatras, or Vysoké ...
The beautiful Charyn Canyon
Kazakhstan - A good asphalt road leads us to the Charyn Canyon area — a rugged rock formation carved out by the Charyn River. At the location marked by our GPS as the canyon entrance, we wait for the motorcyclists. But they’ve found the entrance somewhere else. ...
Yellowstone National Park
United States - Yellowstone is one of the world’s most important sites for studying and appreciating the evolutionary history of the Earth. The park has an unparalleled collection of surface geothermal activity worldwide, thousands of hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, ...
Salt flats of Salar de Uyuni
Bolivia - Without any more flat tires, around half past three we drive onto the salt lake. A strange sensation. The lake most resembles a frozen and snow-covered lake. The enormous surface area (about one-fifth of the Netherlands) makes the lake and the journey ...
Hurricane damage in Roseau
Dominica - After the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Roseau, the capital of Dominica, underwent a long road of recovery and rebuilding. Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the city’s infrastructure, caused significant damage to houses, buildings, ...
The island of Gili Air
Indonesia - Gili Air is one of the three Gili Islands located off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia. Together with Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, it forms a tropical paradise in the Indonesian archipelago. Gili Air is the closest to Lombok and is known for ...
The Blue Mountains
Australia - The Blue Mountains, located about 50 kilometers west of Sydney, Australia, are an enchanting and expansive mountain region known for their pristine natural beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich biodiversity. This UNESCO World Heritage site covers an area ...
The Central Square of Tirana
Albania - Cars drive five rows deep on a three-lane road, yet everyone seems to be considerate. We carefully maneuver “Brutus” through the busy roundabouts. The street of our hotel isn’t recognized by the GPS. When we drive along a nearby boulevard, we know ...
The Little Mermaid
Denmark - The statue of the Little Mermaid is a world-famous statue in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. It represents the main character in the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. The mermaid statue was made by Edvard Eriksen (1876–1959), ...
The Mining Town of Coober Pedy
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: ...
Sydney Opera House
Australia - The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts venue for opera and other music located in the city of Sydney, Australia. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2007. The idea to build the Sydney Opera House at Sydney Harbour began in 1955 ...
The MonteCarlo district
Monaco - Monte-Carlo is the most glamorous and world-famous district of Monaco, symbolizing luxury, elegance, and international allure. This district is located on the eastern side of the principality and attracts visitors from around the world with its exclusive ...
Cappadocia
Turkey - Cappadocia, located in the heart of Turkey, is known for its cave dwellings, rock churches, and underground cities. This remarkable landscape was formed by successive volcanic eruptions, followed by erosion shaping the terrain. At the heart of Cappadocia ...
The Samburu Reserve
Kenya - We drive the truck back into Samburu Reserve. In the early morning light, the park looks completely different again. Impalas, antelopes, and gazelles graze on the open plains. We also spot a few elephants. One is standing right on the road — we must ...
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
Rwanda - We pass the place where the gorillas were spotted yesterday. I can feel the tension rising. Godfried reports that the rangers who walked ahead have spotted the animals. The excitement grows. We climb a steep slope. The vegetation on the ground has become ...
Belmopan – the Smallest Capital in the World
Belize - Belmopan is the capital of Belize in Central America. With only 12,300 inhabitants, it’s one of the smallest capitals in the world. Located 76 meters above sea level, just east of the Belize River and eighty kilometers from the former capital Belize ...
Relaxing on the beach of Varadero
Cuba - Slept in nicely first. Because of that, we are late for breakfast. Luckily, after some talking, we are still allowed to quickly go in and eat something. After breakfast, we walk into Varadero with Abel. We visit a small cigar shop. Outside, a man demonstrates ...