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.
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.
It can be hard to know where to start exploring in the maze of Marrakech. This list of sights can be easily done in a day or two – and leave time to relax.
This magnificent area in the Germany city of Hamburg is the world’s largest warehouse district and was recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Hadrian’s Wall once stretched from coast to coast, pretty much dividing what is now England and Scotland. Has much changed in 2000 years, though?
These beautiful and lush ancient forests once covered most of southern Europe. So how did they survive on just these tiny Atlantic islands?
It seems an odd place for a bunch of university students to live – an 11th century heritage-listed castle. But somehow it works!