climbing sigiriya rock

A fortress of fear

The enormous rock on which an ancient king built his fortress is impressive – but why was this leader so scared he had to hide himself up here?

giant grandmother

Limerick’s Giant Gran

For one weekend, the Irish city of Limerick was taken over by a giant granny. Tens of thousands flocked to the streets – but why was she there?

Karingon island, Sweden

The calm during the storm

As the storm rolls in, the thunder rumbles and the rain surrounds me. I get wet… but I feel a calmness for the first time since I arrived on Karingon.

bahia palace

Brilliant beautiful bahia

Built in the 1800s, this Marrakech palace is an insight into the luxury of nobility and a beautiful example of Moroccan and Islamic art.