Category Archives: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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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Thunderstorms & Rainbows in Venice

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

My favourite place in the World? That’s easy… Venice. Of course, if you spend a lot of time in a place – even one as magical as Venice, like I’m fortunate to have done – you’re going to have to … Continue reading →

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Wandering Rome, The Eternal City, At Night

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

The Eternal City of Rome is stunning during the day. But in my opinion, it’s even more beautiful at night. And as long as you keep your wits about you, it’s a relatively safe place to walk around. For a … Continue reading →

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Škocjan Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site, Slovenia

Posted on November 1, 2017 by

The breathtaking Škocjan Caves are located beneath the Karst limestone plateau, less than 50 miles southwest of the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, near the Italian border. The region gives its name to geological landscapes of this type around the World, … Continue reading →

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