The National Archaeological Museum of Athens showcases a very rich collection of Ancient Greek art that is a perfect introduction to any trip to Greece. The richness of the collections (a thorough visit will take you about four hours) and the extent of interesting written information can be overwhelming so we selected some masterpieces for you in this article.
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72 hours in Cape Town
Between exploring the National Botanical Gardens, taking in the view from Table Mountain, shopping at the V&A Waterfront, exploring Robben Island, Cape Towns museums and excellent beaches, dining at world class restaurants,… Cape Town has a lot to offer! Read this article for some great inspiration before planning your trip to the Mother City.
In the footsteps of Mandela, Robben Island, South Africa
Follow the footsteps of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island where he spent the majority of his 27 years in jail.
Alcatraz, the rock standing in ever changing tides
Alcatraz remains the nr. 1 tourist attraction of San Francisco. Explore why the fascinating island attracts people from all over the world!
Historic V&A Waterfront Walk [Cape Town]
Learn about the vibrant history of the most successful development project of Africa and a tourist’s favourite!
Planting the seeds for concentration camps and segregation [The Anglo-Boer war]
Polish up your knowledge about the South African Anglo-Boer war and know where to pay your respects.
Your Perfect 48-Hour Phnom Penh Itinerary [Top 6]
The perfect 2-day itinerary to discover Phnom Penh from its dark history to its modern vibrancy [top 6 sites: Tuol Sleng Museum, the Killing Fields, the Royal Palace…].
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…
5 insider’s fun facts about Strasbourg that you probably did not know about!
There is so much more to Strasbourg than its famous Christmas market! 5 fun facts you most likely did not know about that will have you expreience Strasbourg differently!
Walking Madrid with a local
Walk Madrid with a local and find out about all its best kept secrets & must-visit spots!
District Six museum, Cape Town: a commemoration ground
What to expect at the District Six museum: your guide to understand it and appreciate it.
Soweto, way more than a township: an identity
Explore Soweto with a proud local to get to know this vibrant township that played a major role in the fall of the apartheid in South Africa.
Offbeat Cape Town, beyond the Waterfront and Table Mountain
Get off the beaten path and discover the real Cape Town, beyond the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.
Back to our roots: finding a new species in the cradle of humankind, South Africa
Explore the cradle of humankind and discover one of our cousins, a new specie!
Travelling back to the gold rush, South Africa
Dig into the history of the South African gold rush in picturesque Pilgrim’s Rest by Sabie!
Louvre Abu Dhabi unravelled
Discover the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, a unique universal museum.
A Thrilling Stroll Through Medieval Barcelona!
Explore the city of Barcelona and its legends! Careful, it might get spooky…
The land of the musketeer
Explore the country of d’Artagnan, the most famous of the musketeers. Swap the horse for a bicycle and enjoy the ride through the bucolic Gascony in the south of France!
An immersion among one of world’s largest fleet, Toulon, French Riviera
Explore Toulon from the seaside among one of the lergest military fleet in the world, another side of the French Riviera
Uncovering a time capsule at the tenement museum, NYC
The Tenement museum is a time capsule retracing the lives of immigrants to the USA between 1863 and 1935.
The medieval splendour of Carcassonne, France
Discover the medieval splendour of Carcassonne in southern France!
Canal du midi unlocked: the locks of Fonseranes, Béziers (2/5)
Discover the masterpiece of the Canal du Midi linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea in Southern France on a biking adventure!
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.
Pedal Through History: Angkor, off the beaten path & on the single track!
The Angkor temple complex, overwhelmed by tourism, can still be explored authentically by biking off the beaten path, revealing the grandeur of the Khmer civilization.
Phare Circus: Where Living Arts Heal and History Comes Alive
The show at Phare, the Cambodian Circus, blends dance, drama, and live painting to convey a story of resilience surviving the Khmer Rouge, highlighting art’s power to heal and inspire.
Discover the Hidden Gems of the Grand Palace of Bangkok
Explore the most visited landmark of Thailand and check out some fun facts!
The Killing Fields: A Haunting Journey Through Cambodia’s Darkest Past
Brace yourslef: a visit to the killing fields is a travel through the horrendous Khmer Rouge regime, and a window on our own present. A must.
Cambodia’s Most Horrific History Class: The S-21 Prison in Phnom Penh
A visit to S-21 is a travel through the horrendous Khmer Rouge regime, and a window on our own present.
The explosive truth about the secret war, Laos
The dramatic consequences of the secret war (1964-1973) in today’s Laos.
Toulon, the rough diamond of the French Riviera & its best kept secret!
Discover the rough diamond of the French Riviera, the off the beaten path city of Toulon.
Saint Malo, France: The city of corsairs
Discover Saint Malo, the historic city of the corsairs!
Canal du midi unlocked: the Malpas tunnel (3/5)
The Canal du Midi is a true masterpiece of engineering, connecting Toulouse in Southern France to Sète on the Mediterranean sea thanks to 63 locks, dams, tunnels… Follow its track on biking adventure!
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.
The Panama Canal unlocked
Learn about the history of this engineering masterpiece, and where it stands in the competitive shipping market against Suez, the Northwest passage & the canal of Nicaragua.
Bocas del Toro, Panama: The craddle of the Chiquita banana empire
The surprising history of Bocas del Toro, Panama, where the Chiquita banana empire started!
Rural stay on Ometepe island, Lake Nicaragua
Explore the stunning Ometepe island from the finca Magdalena that is growing organic coffee.
Meet the real Nicaragua: rural homestay in Miraflor
Explore the Miraflor protected area where sustainable farming and ecotourism support local communities in a stunning setting of Northern Nicaragua.
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.
How to preserve the rainforest of Central America: by chewing gum, the organic ones!
The chewing gum industry contributed to preserving the rainforest. Read about the history of the chicle of Carmelita, the starting point of a 5-day hike to the lost Maya capital of El Mirador, Guatemala.
The off-the-beaten path spectacular Maya ruins of Uxmal, Mexico
The Maya ruins of Uxmal are spectacular and one of the best examples of the Puuc style. Even better, they are hardly visited by tourists, making this a very enjoyable off-the-beaten path discovery.
The mysterious wonders of Chichén Itza, Mexico
One of the 7 New World Wonders, Chichén Itza is a stunning site, still full of mysteries. Come and explore it with us!
The stunning Maya ruins of Tulum on the Caribbean Sea, Mexico
Explore Tulum, Mexico, a spectacular ruin built on sheer limestone cliffs above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the only Maya city built on the shore.
The Canal du Midi unlocked: Sète, the cosmopolitan starting point (1/5)
Discover the cosmopolitan city of Sète, the starting point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Canal du Midi.
Commemorating the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs in Japan [Hiroshima]
A touching poem about Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year old victim of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, to commemorate the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan, and their overwhelming destructive consequences.
The Vasa museum [from fiasco to Swedish national pride]
Learn about the fascinating history of the Vasa, the biggest failure of the shipbuilding industry, turned into the pride of Sweden!
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