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Cordoba in 16 Fascinating Facts

Cordoba, with its rich history from Roman to Islamic and Christian times, boasts four UNESCO World Heritage sites and a unique blend of cultural influences, making it a travel gem.

Your Guide to South Korean Temple Stays [& Top 4]

Temple stays in South Korea are a must! Get introduced to meditation techniques, or secret martial arts in a beautiful nature. Follow this guide to know which are the best for English speakers.

Above the Waves: Embracing Meditation at Naksan-sa Temple Stay

Embark on a life-changing experience during this meditative temple stay in South Korea.

The heavenly Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos, Bolivia

In the off-the-beaten path dry tropical low lands of Bolivia, heavenly 17th century Jesuit missions remain, the last of South America. Discover these beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites…

Digging into world’s oldest catacombs in Rome

Follow us deep underground into world’s first catacombs in Rome to dig into the real history of the early Christians, martyrs, popes, saints, and tomb raiders. A place of hope and resurrection for believers, a place to discover how early Christians defended their faith for others. In all cases, a deep, captivating and beautiful experience.

In the footsteps of Olaf the Bloody, the Saint Viking & eternal King of Norway [around Trondheim]

Impossible to visit Norway and not hear about Olaf the Holy… Let the eternal king of the country, bloody viking, and saint be your guide in teh Trondheim area!

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…

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!

The Saint Paolino celebrations in Lucca

Text: Claire LessiauPhotographs: Marcella van Alphen Paolino (or Paulinus) is the patron of Lucca and, according to the legend, its first bishop sent by Saint Peter himself to evangelize the Lucchese about 2,000 years ago. Celebrated since the Middle Ages, it is in 1664, the day of his holiday, on July 12, that Paolino became…

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.

6 facts about Bo-Kaap you probably did not know about

Discover fun facts about the most instagrammable district of Cape Town, the colourful Bo-Kaap home to the Cape Malays.

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!

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.