The doodles of aliens
Why are these enormous drawings in the middle of Peru’s desert? It could be an ancient astronomical calendar… or perhaps they were made by aliens!
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Trekking higher than I’ve ever been
With one of the highest mountains outside of Asia and beautiful hikes through ever-changing scenery, Huascaran National Park is a hidden gem of Peru.
Drugs, human sacrifice and art
Discovering an ancient culture where drugs and human sacrifice were all part of the spiritual connection to nature.
The birth of a civilisation
Historians believe that civilisation started in just a few places on the planet. You have probably heard of some of them… but what about this place?
How to visit Ait Ben Haddou
This earthen settlement still feels as special as when it was built in the desert centuries ago.
A touch of Europe in North Africa
I had never heard of Essaouira before – it’s hardly one of the most famous places in Morocco. So I went to find out why it’s a World Heritage Site.