A visit to the Umayyad city of Anjar in Lebanon
The Umayyad dynasty sparkles. Perhaps that is because so little is left of their legacy in their Levantine heartland. The …
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Pienza in Tuscany – a Renaissance model town
Whenever we travel, we have a look at the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. In Northern Italy we expected …
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The Castles of Bellinzona – straight out of the Middle Ages
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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Hiking in Liechtenstein – trails of sisters and princes
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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Unusual things to do in Khiva – a cycling tour in the outskirts
Uzbekistan has seen an increase in tourist numbers over the last years. While most travellers visit the capital of Tashkent …
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The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley – hiking from Paquier to Courmayeur
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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Vegetarian food in Uzbekistan – a guide for vegetarian travellers
We have been travelling to Uzbekistan for nearly 20 years. During our first visit in 2004, finding vegetarian food in …
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The Alhambra of Granada – an enchanted Moorish palace (UNESCO)
The Alhambra of Granada is one of the top attractions of all Spain. It was built during the 14th century …
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The historic centre of Florence – Days of wonder
The historic centre of Florence is surprisingly empty on a cold evening in March. At night, the cathedral of Florence …
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Petroglyphs in Central Asia – exploring the past
The petroglyphs in Central Asia offer a marvellous glimpse into a distant past. At a time when people did not …
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