tugendhat villa

The Tugendhat Villa in Brno

This icon of modernist architecture is open to the public – but it’s not quite that simple. This is what happened when I tried to see it.

telc

Visit Telc: The charming Czech square

It may be a small town but it has the most charming square in all of the Czech Republic. There is something special about Telc and it’s worth a visit.

holasovice

A small Czech village

This small village of just 23 homes has been listed as a World Heritage Site because of its historical importance. I visit Holasovice to find out why.

Belfries of Belgium

Look up to see freedom

The belfries of Belgium were erected over centuries, all with slightly different designs. But they all represented the same thing – a democratic freedom not seen here before.