Visiting Micronesia is a delight and that also counts for a Yap visit. Yap is definitely one of the best places to visit in Micronesia. It’s very remote in the Pacific and difficult to reach from most places in the world. If you visit Yap, [read more]
Many of the things to do in St. Lucia are around the former capital Soufriere. So, a Soufriere day trip is a must do from either Castries or Vieux Fort and definitely if you stay in Soufriere. The famous St. Lucia Drive in Volcano with [read more]
Most people, if not all, who visit Ghana will add a Cape Coast Castle day trip to their Ghana itinerary. It for sure is a highlight as it’s the most famous slave fort on the Ghana coast and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this [read more]
Tunisia has a lot of Roman heritage of which two places are highlights: Dougga Roman town (covered in my 2-week Tunisia itinerary as well) and the Amphitheatre El Jem. El Jem is best visited as a day trip from Sousse / Monastir or even from [read more]
Want to play an Indiana Jones or Lara Croft adventure in a real jungle temple? Then a Preah Khan de Kompong Svay day trip from Siem Reap is your best bet. This temple is a huge complex in Preah Vihear province 100 kilometers from Siem [read more]
North Korea or the Democratic Peoples Republic Korea (DPRK) is one of the most isolated and least visited countries in the world. I have visited twice and this North Korea itinerary for first time visitors is an itinerary you probably will follow if you visit [read more]
Dunhuang in north western Gansu Province of China was once a very important city on the silk road. It was founded in the late 2nd century BC and its name, meaning to flourish and prosper, reminds us of its importance. Today, the city itself isn’t [read more]
An old Akko day trip (or Acre / Acco) from Tel Aviv or Haifa is a day tour to be included on any Israel itinerary. If you follow the below Akko itinerary, you’ll be able to see all the highlights in a day. As a [read more]
Lebanon is a small hidden gem in the Middle East and a beautiful destination for a 10-day trip. It’s just a 3-4-hour flight from Europe and thus a perfect destination for the May (or October) school holidays! I visited with my family (kids 13/16 years) [read more]
Congonhas is a colonial city in Brazil and known for the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas. The city itself isn’t worth exploring but the basilica is a must visit on any Minas Gerais itinerary. It’s a beautiful Portuguese colonialPortuguese colonial basilica with soapstone statues [read more]
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