Villages

Between Prague and Vienna, Znojmo is a favourite for sommeliers and wine buffs. The Museum of Vinoculture and Louka Monastery’s wine collection are wi… Read the rest

Founded in 1753 by the British, pretty Lunenburg in Nova Scotia is a colourful fishing town and its original brightly-painted wooden houses date back… Read the rest

At the centre of Ráquira may be its towering church steeple, but its beating heart is its artisan community. Colombia’s pottery capital, the str… Read the rest

One of Ireland’s most-loved treasures, the southern coastal town of Kinsale is famed for its exceptional restaurants. The town hosts its own gou… Read the rest

Nestled on the Swedish island of Gotland, the remote Viking settlement of Visby is the only town on the island. Culture is important here as the walle… Read the rest

Just across the riverbank from Germany, the tiny Thurgau canton (Swiss administrative division) town of Dissenhofen retains its medieval feel. Typical… Read the rest

Just four miles (6km) away from the south coast of Spain, the hillside town of Frigiliana overlooks the world-famous Costa del Sol. Surrounded by a lu… Read the rest

A charming fishing village along the Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy is absolutely perfect in every way. Located in southwestern Victoria, it’s kno… Read the rest

Located on the Costa Verde, a coastal area in the state of Rio de Janeiro known for its greenery, Paraty is one of the oldest colonial towns in Brazil… Read the rest

If you fancy getting way off the beaten track, consider a trip to the scenic settlement of Iruya. Burrowed in the midnight blue mountainside of the Al… Read the rest