studenica monastery

The long road to the monastery

The Studenica Monastery is a World Heritage Site and one of the most important religious sites in Serbia. So why do they make it so hard to get to?

gamzigrad

The Palace of Galerius

The most important Roman ruins in Serbia were built more than 1700 years ago near Gamzigrad. Today they are a World Heritage Site.

beemster polder

How to get rid of an entire lake

The Beemster Polder in the Netherlands is a feat of human engineering impressive enough – but especially when you find out when it was done!

one day in kyoto

One day in Kyoto is never enough

Kyoto is the historical and cultural hub of Japan. With thousands of temples and shrines, it can take days and days to explore properly.