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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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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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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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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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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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Grenada

Visiting Grenada’s Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park by snorkel or dive

Grenada’s underwater sculpture park is best enjoyed as a short marine outing: choose your activity, check sea conditions and let the reef set the pace.

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Czechia

Lednice-Valtice in two days: palaces, ponds and avenues

A practical escape for exploring the Lednice-Valtice cultural landscape without mistaking it for a collection of isolated monuments: what to prioritise, where to stay and when to use the train, bus or bicycle.

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Samoa

Western Savaiʻi by ferry: Falealupo and volcanic coast

A two-night route from the ferry linking the Taga blowholes, Falealupo Forest and village rhythms without turning the island into a race.

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Afghanistan

Bamiyan brings together eight archaeological sites, and the journey must wait

The Bamiyan Valley demands looking beyond the Buddhas’ empty niches: it brings together caves, fortifications and historical layers worth understanding while any tourist travel remains strongly discouraged.

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Ireland

Skellig Michael and the decision to land in the Atlantic

A visit to Skellig Michael is decided before you board the boat: landing involves a demanding staircase and the sea can change the plan; circling the island or visiting Valentia’s centre are meaningful alternatives.

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