Category Archives: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Siena Duomo, Tuscany

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Small wonder the historic centre of Siena in Tuscany is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And at its heart, in more ways than one, is the Duomo… Siena’s noble and iconic cathedral. The current building was begun in 1136, on … Continue reading →

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The Pitons UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Lucia

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

Together, the Pitons of St. Lucia are one of the most recognisable sights in the whole Caribbean. Gros Piton, the larger of the two, is 2530 feet high, while Petit Piton is a smidge shorter, at 2438 feet. The Pitons … Continue reading →

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Prague Pastels

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

When thinking of Prague, most people imagine dark, looming Gothic towers. But the Czech capital has a lighter side, represented by the gentle pastel colours of many of its historic buildings. Come with me on a walk through the streets … Continue reading →

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The Icefields Parkway of Canada’s Rocky Mountains

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

Canada’s Icefields Parkway runs 144 miles through the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. At its southern end is the picturesque Lake Louise while its northern tip is marked by the idyllic town of Jasper (no prizes for guessing why I’m particularly … Continue reading →

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The Step Pyramid of Djoser – Part of the Saqqara Necropolis, Egypt

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

The Saqqara Necropolis lies outside Cairo, Egypt. It’s approximately 9 miles southeast of its more famous cousin at Giza, although it forms part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. At the heart … Continue reading →

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Early Morning At The Parthenon, Athens

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

I’m lucky enough to say I’ve been to quite a few famous places around this marvelous planet of ours. But finally getting to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens was pretty special. Not … Continue reading →

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The Calli, Campi and Canali of Cannaregio, Venice

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Can you belong somewhere you’ve never actually lived? Especially a place that’s engulfed by millions of tourists every year? I don’t know the answer, but I hope it can be ‘yes’. Although, sadly, I’m not sure the few remaining true … Continue reading →

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