Beyond the capital

Culture

Slovenia

Idrija links its mercury mine, lace and Rake Canal

A day in Idrija works best when planned around a scheduled underground visit, a museum that provides context and an easy walk beside the water.

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Practical guides

Lebanon

Baalbek preserves its temples while travel is on hold

The Baalbek complex helps explain the religious and architectural scale of ancient Heliopolis. Today, official travel advisories recommend against arranging a tourist visit.

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Responsible travel

Nigeria

Osun-Osogbo and the Sacred Forest Outside Festival Season

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove brings together a river, shrines and contemporary sculptures on the outskirts of Osogbo. The key decision is to visit on an ordinary day, with a site guide and a realistic safety plan.

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Culture

Switzerland

La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle, Two Cities Shaped by Watchmaking

An urban escape for discovering watchmaking in the streets, workshops, museums and railway journey between two Jura cities.

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Practical guides

Dominican Republic

Los Haitises from Sabana de la Mar: Mangroves and Caves

Choosing the right departure point, confirming permits and not relying on one particular cave can completely change your visit to Los Haitises.

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Nature

Romania

Sulina, Crișan or Sfântu Gheorghe: organising your Danube Delta trip

In the Danube Delta, the base you choose determines the kind of trip you will have: Sulina offers a straightforward arrival, Crișan connects to the inner waterways, and Sfântu Gheorghe brings river and coast together. Plan the boats and permits first; then arrange your excursions.

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Culture

Tunisia

Kairouan on Foot: Mosques, Aghlabid Cisterns and Medina Workshops

A well-planned day in Kairouan brings together the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid Cisterns and the medina’s streets without mistaking a place of worship for a backdrop.

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Responsible travel

Comoros

Mohéli, an island park to visit with time and a guide

Mohéli is best understood as an inhabited island within a biosphere reserve: choose one base, leave room for transfers, and make every trip to the sea or forest a locally arranged activity.

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Culture

Colombia

Two days across San Agustín and Isnos archaeological parks

Three parks, funerary mounds and monumental sculptures: a measured visit to understand what changes from San Agustín to Isnos and what to check before setting out.

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Routes

Ecuador

Ingapirca and the Qhapaq Ñan: connecting museum, ruins and páramo

A visit to Ingapirca can be a focused archaeological experience or a demanding hike along the Qhapaq Ñan. Choosing one or the other changes the pace, booking requirements and equipment.

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Culture

Pakistan

Taxila connects ancient cities, monasteries and a museum

Taxila is not a single ruin to tick off: its museum, Hellenistic city and Buddhist monastery make for a day that works best when you choose only a few stops.

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Practical guides

Iran

Persepolis and Achaemenid Heritage While Travel to Iran Is on Hold

The great terrace at Persepolis reveals the political staging of the Achaemenid world. Today, however, the responsible decision is to postpone any tourist journey to Iran.

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