The ancient Greek (and later, Roman) city of Ephesus in Turkey (now Türkiye) is home to some of the most wondrous ruins in the world including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Its location by the harbour meant that it was once an important port city and a hub for trade and commerce….
The historic city of Ayutthaya was the second capital of what was once known as the Siamese Kingdom, or Thailand as it is known today. Once an important center of diplomacy and commerce from the 14th to 18th century, Ayutthaya is now an archaeological ruin and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring well preserved temple complexes,…
Xi’an is sometimes referred to as the cultural capital of China. Read on for the perfect Xi’an itinerary! Xi’an (pronounced “She Ann”) is home to thousands of years of history and culture, and served as China’s capital for more than a dozen dynasties. So, is Xi’an worth visiting? Absolutely. There’s a local saying that if…
Pompeii is one of the most important archaeological sites and tourist attractions in Italy, and today it has UNESCO World Heritage Site status as a result of the state of their preservation and the “complete and vivid picture of society and daily life at a specific moment in the past that is without parallel anywhere…
Get your camera ready, because every corner of Porto is outrageously photogenic. Read on for the best places to visit in Porto! I have two confessions to make: 1) I find alliteration oddly hilarious, and 2) Porto was never really on my travel radar before this trip. When you think about traveling to Portugal, the…