Once the last frontier of Christian Europe, the snow-white towns sitting atop the rolling hills of Southern Spain are a charming contrast to the hustle and bustle of Seville, Granada and Cordoba. Filled with history and traditions, these towns and villages offer an authentic off the beaten path experience. The towns are not the easiest […]
Colourful courtyards and Moorish remains of Cordoba
Cordoba is one of the major cities in Andalucia and was once the capital of the Caliphate of Cordoba which covered most of Southern Spain. Cordoba was probably one of the most populous cities in the world in its heyday (in the 10th century). And though today it is a much smaller city, Cordoba is […]
The Alhambra palace: The jewel in the crown
Overlooking the city of Granada from the majestic Sierra Nevada, the Alhambra is one of Spain‘s top attractions – and rightly so. For centuries, this saffron castle has been inspiring artists from all over the world – some of the best guitar compositions and poetry were written with the Alhambra in mind. One day inside […]
Mundo Perdido or the Lost World of Timor-Leste
For a weekend trip out of Timor-Leste’s capital Dili, one can travel back in time to the Jurassic period while walking through the thick foliage of Mundo Perdido (literally, ‘Lost World’) Protected Area. Ancient succulents, thick forests, and sharp rocks rising through the soil are home to several shy wild animals such as snakes and […]
Apulia: Land of fortified towns and bell towers
The rural south of Italy still holds many secrets. We definitely have to mention two of them that are well worth seeing – the trulli and the “agro-towns”. In the past landlords forced farmers to settle in concentrated stone towns, with the intention of increasing the availability of land for agriculture. They went so far […]
