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Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto
Japan

Best UNESCO sites in Japan – our insider Top 5

by Westwards / 21 May 202321 May 2023
Taamiya sandwich: a staple vegetarian food in Egypt
Egypt

Vegetarian food in Egypt – a guide for vegetarian travellers

by Westwards / 20 March 20239 May 2023
Exterior of the Rietveld Schroeder house
Netherlands

A visit to the Rietveld Schröder house – an architectural icon

by Westwards / 4 March 20235 March 2023
Ruins of the Umayyad Grand Palace of Anjar, Lebanon
Lebanon, UNESCO

A visit to the Umayyad city of Anjar in Lebanon

by Westwards / 31 October 20222 January 2023

The Umayyad dynasty sparkles. Perhaps that is because so little is left of their legacy in their Levantine heartland. The …

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View from the Palazzo Piccolomini over landscape in Tuscany
Italy, UNESCO

Pienza in Tuscany – a Renaissance model town

by Westwards / 20 October 20222 January 2023

Whenever we travel, we have a look at the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. In Northern Italy we expected …

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Montebello Castle in Bellinzona, with Castelgrande in the background
Switzerland, UNESCO

The Castles of Bellinzona – straight out of the Middle Ages

by Westwards / 8 October 20222 January 2023

Who doesn’t like to visit a mediaeval castle? The small town of Bellinzona in the Swiss canton of Ticino has …

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Travel blogger Isa on the Drei-Schwestern-Steig
Hiking, Liechtenstein

Hiking in Liechtenstein – trails of sisters and princes

by Westwards / 25 September 20224 March 2023

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny independent country in the European Alps. So independent that it doesn’t even belong …

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Cycling along Khiva's outer city wall
Cycling, UNESCO, Uzbekistan

Unusual things to do in Khiva – a cycling tour in the outskirts

by Westwards / 12 September 20222 January 2023

Uzbekistan has seen an increase in tourist numbers over the last years. While most travellers visit the capital of Tashkent …

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On the Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley near Alpe Devi
Hiking, Italy

The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley – hiking from Paquier to Courmayeur

by Westwards / 28 August 20222 January 2023

The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley is a 6 to 10-day high-altitude long-distance hike on the sunny southern …

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Tukhum Barak pasta in Khiva
Food, Uzbekistan

Vegetarian food in Uzbekistan – a guide for vegetarian travellers

by Westwards / 17 August 20225 February 2023

We have been travelling to Uzbekistan for nearly 20 years. During our first visit in 2004, finding vegetarian food in …

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A part of the Nasrid Palace reflected in a water pool, Alhambra of Granada
Spain, UNESCO

The Alhambra of Granada – an enchanted Moorish palace (UNESCO)

by Westwards / 1 August 20226 November 2022

The Alhambra of Granada is one of the top attractions of all Spain. It was built during the 14th century …

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view over the historic centre of Florence from Campanile
Italy, UNESCO

The historic centre of Florence – Days of wonder

by Westwards / 15 July 202231 July 2022

The historic centre of Florence is surprisingly empty on a cold evening in March. At night, the cathedral of Florence …

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Cholpon Ata Petroglyp szene: Hunting with tame Snow Leopards
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

Petroglyphs in Central Asia – exploring the past

by Westwards / 30 June 202229 November 2022

The petroglyphs in Central Asia offer a marvellous glimpse into a distant past. At a time when people did not …

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