citadel of the ho dynasty

The farmers of Ho Citadel

I went to this off-the-path World Heritage Site and was disappointed with what was left. Luckily, amongst the ruins, I found something even better!

3 days in athens

Ancient Athens in 3 days: An itinerary

There’s so much to see in Athens, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This 3-day itinerary will take you through the best sites of the ancient city.

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi’s underwhelming citadel

This Vietnamese addition to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site has hundreds of years of history – but does that mean it’s worth visiting the Thang Long Citadel?