Visit Tibet, China: In and around Lhasa
A visit to Lhasa, Tibet, during our tour of China and the Yangtze River with Viking Cruises. History of Tibet, best time to visit Tibet, top sites in Tibet.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
A Yangtze River Cruise in China
Highlights of a Yangtze River Cruise aboard Viking Emerald, visiting Beijing, Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, Terra Cotta Warriors, and Tibet.
The Best Places to Visit on Cyprus
Cyprus is a wonderful place to visit for holiday. Discover early Greek history, Byzantine churches, ancient ruins, and wonderful beaches.
What to Do With a Few Days in Sevilla
What to do with a few days in Sevilla Spain: tapas, art, architecture, and Flamenco. Popular and historic sites in this Andalucían city.
The 8 Best Things to See in Toledo, Spain
Toledo, Spain is a unique walled city with more art and history packed into a small area than almost anywhere else in the world. Here is a list of what to see and do when you’re in Toledo.
The Cave Paintings of Cantabria, Spain
Among the most intriguing UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain are the prehistoric cave paintings in Cantabria, including the famed Altamira Caves.
The Two Cathedrals of Zaragoza, Spain
Zaragoza, Spain, the ancient capital of Aragón, has two competing cathedrals, both on the large Plaza del Pilar and each with a unique story. There’s the older Cathedral of the Savior (Catedral del Salvador, known as La Seo) and the important Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar (La Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, or simply, El Pilar).
The Camino del Norte, the Northern Way to Santiago
Your guide to walking, driving, or eating your way across the Camino del Norte, or the Northern Way of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. From Cantabria, through Asturias and finally to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, we found the sort of scenic beauty, great food, and intriguing historic context that keep us returning to Spain.
The Strasbourg Cathedral, France
The Strasbourg Cathedral, known as the cathedral of Notre Dame, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Take a visual tour.
The National Parks of the United States by State
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.