North Korea Travel Guide
Thinking of travel to North Korea? This guide will give you an idea of what to expect and what to look out for.
Images from isolation: North Korea in photos
From the capital to the rural areas, these North Korea photos will show you the country like you’ve never seen it before.
The Taman Sari Water Castle
At Yogyakarta’s Water Castle, the sultans of the region used to find their wives as they splashed around the pool.
The Kraton: Yogyakarta’s Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Yogyakarta, known as the Kraton, is built on tradition. Inside, the colours and cultural heritage showcase the region’s history.
Why an Istanbul site reminded me of Harry Potter
Under the streets of Istanbul, an enormous vault – held up by hundreds of columns, with minimal lighting and shallow water – reminds you of a serpent!
Vow of silence
The nuns at the Sao Pedro Monastery in the Portuguese town of Arouca all took a vow of silence. Today you can see what their lives would have been like.