UNESCO WHS

For travellers planning a mainland Greece road trip, visiting the Delphi Archaeological Site offers far more than another collection of crumbling stones. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once considered the very centre of the world by the ancient Greeks — the sacred place … [Read more...] about Visiting Delphi Archaeological Site: Greece’s Mystical Mountain Sanctuary

Arriving in Athens with a list of things to do – from exploring ancient wonders and sunlit ruins – we couldn’t wait to witness the iconic Greece we’d seen in books and films over the years. What we didn’t expect was how quickly the city would push us beyond that postcard … [Read more...] about Things to Do in Athens: Exploring a Historic Gateway

When most travellers dream of Greece, they picture whitewashed, blue-trimmed villages cascading into blue seas, island ferries, and sun-drenched beaches. But beyond the islands lies another Greece—one of ancient sanctuaries, mountain monasteries, stone-built villages, dramatic … [Read more...] about Greece Beyond the Islands: A 21-Day Mainland Greece Road Trip Itinerary

Exploring Orkney Islands archaeological sites is a bucket list adventure. Number 5 in our series of 12 Blogmas travel adventures focuses on a whirlwind tour in the heart of Neolithic Orkney to a few of the archipelago’s amazing prehistoric monuments. Disclosure: This post … [Read more...] about Blogmas Travel Adventures #5: Exploring Orkney Islands Archaeological Sites

Exploring Évora is a delight – and so much more than what is in the guidebooks! Try walking the city’s wall for a unique perspective on the historic centre of Évora - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something from … [Read more...] about Exploring Évora: UNESCO World Heritage Site | Portugal