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Sipi Falls
Uganda - The weather is beautiful, with clear visibility. A good breakfast is ready—a solid base for today’s hike along the waterfalls. Two guides accompany us: Moses and Tonio. We walk over the mountainsides in two groups: a faster group and a slower group. ...
Sossusvlei Namib Desert
Namibia - We are woken up at quarter past five. Shortly after, at quarter to six, we stand in front of the entrance to Sossusvlei National Park. We are here to see the exceptionally high red sand dunes at sunrise. It’s actually strange that we are only allowed ...
The Old Ottoman City of Berat
Albania - In the center, most passengers leave the bus. A young man gestures that we should get out too. Outside, he points the way to the citadel. We quickly follow his directions and climb up to the citadel, located 214 meters higher. It’s quite a climb. The ...
The Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
China - The Songzanlin Monastery, also known as the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in China’s Yunnan province and is often called the “Little Potala Palace” due to its architectural resemblance to the famous Potala ...
The medieval village of Eze
France - Eze-Village is an enchanting medieval hilltop village that towers above the Mediterranean Sea, between Nice and Monaco. The village sits on a steep rock at approximately four hundred meters high and offers spectacular panoramas over the Côte d’Azur ...
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 ...
SineSaloum Delta
Senegal - The Sine-Saloum Delta lies in the southwest of Senegal. It is a nature reserve covering 180,000 hectares. Located north of The Gambia and about 100 kilometers from the Senegalese capital, Dakar, the area includes the Saloum Delta National Park. This vast ...
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 ...
Colonia del Sacramento
Uruguay - I walk into the town of Colonia. At the bus station, I immediately buy a bus ticket for tomorrow afternoon. Although the clerk does not speak a word of English, I manage to get the right ticket with gestures and a little Spanish. I had just gotten used ...
The Amphitheatre of Butrint
Albania - The weather clears up at Butrint. The sun is shining and it’s quite hot—no sign of rain here. The ancient city of Butrint was founded around 500 BC on a small peninsula. Over time, it was expanded by the Romans, the Byzantines, and eventually the ...
San Cristobal de las Casas
Mexico - San Cristóbal de las Casas is an atmospheric town located in the highlands of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Sitting at an altitude of about 2,200 meters, the town is surrounded by green mountains and enjoys a pleasant climate that attracts visitors year-round. ...
The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda
Cambodia - In the afternoon, we first visit the Wat Phnom temple. The city gets its name from this temple. Inside the temple is a colorful collection of Buddha statues. Around the temple, many (a bit too many) people bother us asking for money. Phnom Penh remains ...
Tata Castle houses
Togo - We continue toward a genuine Tamberma village with Tata houses. Antoin, the tribal chief, officially welcomes us, after which his son Josef guides us through the village. Soon, we are approached by villagers wanting to sell small souvenirs—women, men, ...
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Vatican City - The Vatican Museum is one of the world's largest and most impressive art collections and museums, located in Vatican City, the smallest independent state in the world and the home of the Pope. The Vatican Museum houses an extensive collection of artworks ...
The Cathedral of Vilnius
Lithuania - Just behind the museum, we take the funicular up to the castle located at a higher elevation. Only one fortress tower remains, rising high above the city. From the top of the tower, there is a beautiful view over old Vilnius. With the travel guide in ...
The caves of Alistrati
Greece - We continue to Alistrati. In the center, we park our Land Rover in front of a little eatery. The owner immediately comes to meet us. He has worked in Germany for 30 years and wants to know everything about our trip. He translates our travel program for ...
Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Church
Armenia - The Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin is a 4th-century Armenian church in the city of Ejmiatsin, Armenia. It is also the central cathedral of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The Etchmiadzin Cathedral is listed as ...
The Crusader Castle of Sidon
Lebanon - Old Sidon is a city on the Mediterranean Sea in Lebanon with a rich history dating back to antiquity. Sidon is one of the oldest cities in the world and played an important role in the Phoenician civilization. It was an important trade center and was ...
The Peak of Mount Austin
Hong Kong - The Peak of Mount Austin is the most popular attraction in Hong Kong, offering stunning views, major shopping venues, and dining establishments. It’s a collection of unique attractions that offer insight into life in Hong Kong. The Peak Tram takes you ...
The Jesuit Church of Quito
Ecuador - Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. The city lies at an altitude of 2,850 meters. Despite the severe earthquake in 1917, the city has been well preserved, especially the historic center. ...
Lapland the north of Finland
Finland - Contrasts are an important factor in Lapland’s appeal. The hustle and bustle of cities and ski resorts lie just minutes away from the peace and quiet of nature. Snow is guaranteed in Finnish Lapland. Snow remains for up to six months a year. On clear ...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Italy - The (leaning) Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral in Pisa. The tower is one of the main landmarks of the Piazza dei Miracoli. Its architects were Gugilmo and Buonanno. Shortly after construction began in August 1173, the tower ...
Macau the oldest European colony in China
Macau - Macau, also known as Macao, is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China in Southeast Asia, similar to Hong Kong. It is located about 70 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong and 145 kilometres from Guangzhou. Macau originally consisted ...
The Norwegian Fjords
Norway - After breakfast, we drive through light rain to the ferry. Visibility is limited due to the low-hanging clouds, which gives the Moldefjord a mystical atmosphere. The ferry crossing takes thirty-five minutes. On the other side, we continue toward Geiranger. ...
The Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries
Armenia - The Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries are located in northern Armenia, in the Lori region, forming one of the most impressive religious and architectural complexes in the country. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites dating from the 10th and 11th centuries, ...