is vigan worth visiting

Is it worth visiting Vigan?

The Old Town of Vigan in the Philippines is a World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination. But I’m not sure if it’s worth the visit.

batad rice terraces

An amphitheatre of rice

The Batad Rice Terraces form an amphitheatre of agriculture that have lasted for 2000 years. Here’s how you can get there yourself.

san agustin church manila

Spain’s legacy in the Philippines

The legacy of Spain’s colonisation of the Philippines remains – particularly with the religion. So why doesn’t the country acknowledge the reality of the history?

fox or franz josef glaciers

Higher, faster, shorter

The glaciers of New Zealand are some of the most stunning landscapes you’ll find in the country. But their existence is under threat – from us!

bryggen bergen

Norway’s most famous wharf

Hundreds of years ago, the powerful Hanseatic League decided to set up an outpost in Bergen. It’s the league’s only foreign office to have survived.

tallinn old town

Tallinn’s historic centre

In the winding streets of the Old Town of Tallinn are centuries of history. The ancient fortified walls hold the highlights of a trip to Estonia’s capital.