Cina | Unesco: Fujian Tulou Cluster
Tucked into the mountains in Fujian are clusters of self-contained micro-villages. Shaped like little donuts and positioned closely together, the hous… Read the rest
Strasbourg is a medieval past and dynamic future
New York, Geneva and Strasbourg are the only cities in the world which are home to international institutions without being national capitals. The cho… Read the rest
Český Krumlov | Fairy Tale Town
Down in Southern Bohemia, lies the fairy tale town of Český Krumlov – a town so scenically historic it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Brimming with s… Read the rest
Unesco | Kutná Hora
Formerly a medieval silver mining town, Kutná Hora – the center of which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 for its historical signif… Read the rest
Hearst Castle | The Gothic library
The Gothic library at Hearst Castle transports you back to medieval times and holds somewhere around 4,000 books.
Moscow | Café Pushkin
More than 50 years ago, the legendary French chansonnier Gilbert Bécaud performed in Moscow. When he returned to Paris he wrote the song “Natalie” and… Read the rest
Budapest | Gül Baba Street
You’ll only find Gül Baba Street, a steep cobblestone road near Margaret Bridge, if you’re looking for it. Though this street is located far away from… Read the rest
Palma di Montechiaro ed il Gattopardo
Chi arriva nella città del Gattopardo rimane colpito dalla visione del Calvario che si erge severo e maestoso sull’omonima collina, accanto ai resti d… Read the rest
Palma di Montechiaro: "Città del Gattopardo"
A oriente di Agrigento, lungo la costa, un tragitto di appena 25 km separa il capoluogo da Palma di Montechiaro. "Città del Gattopardo", com… Read the rest
Houston | La Porte and the Battleship
Just outside of Houston is La Porte, Texas, home to Battleship Texas. This historic site is a great rest stop option. There is no better way to stretc… Read the rest