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The 6 must-visit Stave Churches of Norway

A trip to Norway is not complete without visiting Norway’s unique contribution to the world architecture. Know what to expect and which stave churches to visit!

11 fun facts you did not know about Norwegian Stave Churches

As Norwegians like reminding it, their 100-percent wood Stave Churches are Norway’s unique contribution to the world heritage. How much do you know about them?

La Sainte Chapelle, Paris’ jewel

The 13th century Sainte Chapelle, built in a record time to host Christianity’s most precious relics, is a magical place to admire world’s most beautiful stained-glass windows, only a stone’s throw away from Notre Dame de Paris. Probably one of the most breath-taking moments you will have in the city of lights…

Lucca: your ultimate guide [2 to 5 days]

Text: Claire LessiauPhotographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Lucca is this kind of city. The more time you spend here, the longer you want to stay. Yes, the picturesque walled Tuscan city at the foot of the Apennine Mountains and along the Serchio River is touristy. Still it remains an authentic city with a…

The Florence Duomo: 10 fascinating facts about this masterpiece of the Renaissance

World’s fourth largest cathedral is a masterpiece of the Renaissance and dominates the skyline of Florence. 10 things you did not know about it!

From mountain to statue: the Carrara marble quarries of Italy

The Carrara marble is the best in the world, the one from which Michelangelo sculpted his masterpieces, visiting the quarries himself to find the best piece of marble. Visit this exceptional place in this article!

Notre Dame de Paris: back then & today

Notre Dame de Paris used to be the most visited monument of Europe. Admire it, know where it is at and learn about its history.

The SFMOMA [what you need to know]

Step into a temple to Modern Art in the heart of San Francisco!

The Nizwa fort [Oman’s most visited monument]

Discover the Nizwa fort, an architectural and defensive marvel of Oman, the pearl of the Middle East…

A night at the opera in Oslo

How to visit a mosque: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque of Abu Dhabi and learn some basics of Islam to decrypt any mosque.

Decrypting the Temple of Light, La Sagrada Familia

Decrypt the most iconic building of Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia!

From Modernist to Modern: Casa Batlló, Barcelona

Decisively the most beautiful house of Barcelona! Casa Batllo.

Meet Darth Vader on La Pedrera in Barcelona

First very criticized, La Pedrera has become one of the most iconic buildings of Barcelona by Gaudí, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau.

Palau Güell, Barcelona

Visit the Palau Güell, a masterpiece of Gaudi in the gothic heart of Barcelona!

A Symbol of Catalan Pride, the Palau de la Música in Barcelona

Visit the stunning Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, a masterpiece of modernism and Catalan pride!

World’s Most Beautiful Hospital: Sant Pau, Barcelona

Visit the amazing hospital of Sant Pau, an off the beaten path modernist gem in Barcelona!

The medieval splendour of Carcassonne, France

Discover the medieval splendour of Carcassonne in southern France!

The Frick Collection, NYC

Discover this collection of paintings by European masters in a domestic interior.

The Morgan Library: a must-see jewel of NYC

Discover one of the jewels of New York City: the Morgan Library.

The Most Atmospheric Wat of Chiang Mai [Wat Phan Tao]

Explore one of the oldest, most atmospheric and less-known Wats of Chiang Mai, Thailand

Discover the Hidden Gems of the Grand Palace of Bangkok

Explore the most visited landmark of Thailand and check out some fun facts!

Beyond Angkor Wat: Discovering the Secrets of Beng Mealea by Motorbike

Reach Beng Mealea off the beaten path and explore these poetic Khmer ruins half swallowed by the Cambodian jungle.

Crossing the bay of the Mont Saint Michel

Explore the Mont Saint Michel off the beaten path and cross its marvelous bay for spectecular views on the island.

How Panama changed the world

How Panama changed the world and made us walk on 2 legs

Tikal: where nature and culture merge

Explore the ancient Maya city of Tikal, in the dense jungle of Guatemala!

Exploring the cradle of the Maya civilization, El Mirador, Guatemala

Explore with us the cradle of the Maya civilization, the ancient capital of El Mirador that is still being excavated by archaealogists in the Guatemalan jungle.