Hidden Christian Sites in Japan: A journey through the Nagasaki region and the Goto Islands
Japan is a mostly Buddhist and Shintoist country with very few Christians. However, it does have a long history of …
UNESCO
UNESCO World Heritage sites that we visited:
Visit Hegra (Madain Saleh) – a Nabataean UNESCO site in Al Ula
The rose-red sandstone formations of Al Ula, with their mesmerizing colours and fairytale shapes, are a visual feast in the …
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Bois du Cazier – a visit to a former Belgian coal mine (UNESCO)
Panic sets in on the morning shift as news of a fire spread though the Bois du Cazier mine. People …
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A guided tour through the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart – a Le Corbusier UNESCO site
During a stop in Stuttgart, we visited the Weissenhof Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighting modernist architecture with buildings by Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe.
A Visit to Geghard Monastery and the Azat Valley — UNESCO
During our visit to Armenia, we wanted to see as many UNESCO World Heritage sites as possible. And Armenia has …
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The Timeless Beauty of Studenica Monastery – UNESCO in Serbia
We like sightseeing and think that must-sees are often worthwhile. So, prior to our travel to Serbia we checked the …
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Visit Felix Romuliana – an ancient Roman palace in Gamzigrad/Serbia
The sheer size of the Roman Empire becomes apparent when you travel all around Europe and the Mediterranean. For instance, …
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The rich History of the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor in Uzbekistan
The legendary Silk Road was a very commercial trading network between East Asia and Europe. Caravans brought luxury goods such …
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Colorful Sopocani Monastery and the UNESCO sites of Novi Pazar
Around Novi Pazar, the UNESCO has nominated four different sites as universal World Heritage. This was reason enough for us …
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The legendary Idrija mercury mines – UNESCO World Heritage in Slovenia
Whenever we travel, we usually have a look at the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country. So, when we …
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