From an island to a sea to a field
It looks like a field but the Dutch site of Schokland has a long history. Once it was an island, then it was a sea. Now it is land again. What’s it like to visit?
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The Cape’s fascinations of nature
South Africa’s Cape might be just 0.5% of Africa’s landmass, but it has 20% of the continent’s plant species. And, oddly, they’re fascinating!
Visit the DF Wouda Pumping Station
The small Dutch town of Lemmer is home to a marvel of human engineering: the DF Wouda Pumping Station, the world’s largest and still in use!
The beginning of the end of WWII
D-Day was one of the most important 20th century events – it started the end of WWII. If you only have one day to see some of the sites, try these.
A concrete jungle
The French city of Le Havre has been completely rebuilt out of concrete since the Second World War. It creates a strange effect – but a beautiful one you have to see for yourself.
Visit Aachen Cathedral
The first place in Germany to be added to the World Heritage List is one of the most important sites in the country. Oh, and it’s stunning!!