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Kassim Sheikh complex, one of multiple sites in the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor UNESCO cluster
UNESCO

The rich History of the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor in Uzbekistan

by Westwards / 23 November 202323 November 2023
chess players in Belgrad's Kalemegdan Park
Serbia

Serbia travel – thoughts and experiences

by Westwards / 10 November 202322 November 2023
Westwards travel blogger Isa clipping into the safety cable on the Hindelanger Via Ferrata
Germany

The Hindelanger Via Ferrata in Bavaria – a memorable walk on the edge

by Westwards / 30 October 202330 October 2023
Sopocani Frescoes, a UNESCO World Heritage in Serbia
Serbia, UNESCO

Colorful Sopocani Monastery and the UNESCO sites of Novi Pazar

by Westwards / 19 October 20233 December 2023

Around Novi Pazar, the UNESCO has nominated four different sites as universal World Heritage. This was reason enough for us …

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Tunnel in the Idrija mecury mines, Slovenia
Slovenia, UNESCO

The legendary Idrija mercury mines – UNESCO World Heritage in Slovenia

by Westwards / 1 October 202329 November 2023

Whenever we travel, we usually have a look at the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country. So, when we …

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Austria, Switzerland

James Bond Museum in the Alps – Gaislachkogl and Schilthorn

by Westwards / 17 September 202324 September 2023

We love to watch James Bond 007 movies, even the old ones. With their often hilariously constructed stories and snobbish …

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Great vegetarian food in Okinawa: Umibudou and shima tofu!
Food, Japan

Vegetarian food in Okinawa – a useful guide for vegetarian travellers

by Westwards / 28 July 20234 November 2023

Over the years we have visited the southernmost prefecture of Japan, Okinawa, several times and we love these tropical islands! …

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Kiriko drumming performance in Wajima - an eery tradition on the Noto Peninsula
Japan

A trip to the remote Noto Peninsula – get off the beaten track in Japan

by Westwards / 10 July 20234 November 2023

Near the famous Wajima morning market we stumble upon an old-fashioned café. It looks like a relic from the 1950s …

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Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto
Japan, UNESCO

Best UNESCO sites in Japan – our insider Top 5

by Westwards / 21 May 202325 September 2023

Japan is a heaven for travellers looking for UNESCO World Heritage sites. 25 sites in Japan belong to the UNESCO …

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Taamiya sandwich: a staple vegetarian food in Egypt
Egypt, Food

Vegetarian food in Egypt – a guide for vegetarian travellers

by Westwards / 20 March 20239 May 2023

On numerous trips combined we have spent around eight months travelling in Egypt. And we love everything in Egypt (or …

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Exterior of the Rietveld Schroeder house
Netherlands, UNESCO

A visit to the Rietveld Schröder house – an architectural icon

by Westwards / 4 March 20235 March 2023

Canals, bridges, cobbled streets – Utrecht is an exceedingly cute small town in the Netherlands. But our primary motivation for …

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Modernist petrol station in Ljubljana
Denmark, Eritrea, Slovenia

Iconic petrol stations around the world – architecture and design

by Westwards / 18 February 20235 March 2023

Did you ever make a longer detour to take pictures of iconic petrol stations? Well, we do sometimes during our …

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Petrified whale skeleton in the Wadi al Hitan
Egypt, UNESCO

A visit to Wadi Al-Hitan – exploring fantastic whale fossils

by Westwards / 5 February 20235 February 2023

The pyramids are incredibly old! 5000 years of civilisation look down on us from those Pharaonic monuments in Egypt. For …

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