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Unesco World Heritage Sites

The Viking Village of Birka, Sweden

September 21, 2019September 20, 2019 by Tom Bartel
sweden birka museum model

Calling the Swedish site of Birka a Viking village requires a lot of imagination, because, well, unless you’re an archeologist willing to do some digging, there’s not much to see in Birka.

Categories Europe, History Travel, Sweden, Unesco World Heritage Sites

The Plantin Moretus Museum, Antwerp, Belgium

March 16, 2020July 30, 2019 by Tom Bartel
Plantin Moretus missal rubens

The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium holds a distinction. It’s the only museum in the world that is a Unesco World Heritage site. An extensive museum of the printing arts, including a Gutenberg Bible and books illustrated by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.

Categories Arts and Culture, Belgium, Europe, History Travel, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Antwerp

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Estonia

July 30, 2019July 22, 2019 by Tom Bartel
Struve Gedetic arc observatory Tartu University Estonia

There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Estonia. Here is the list, with links to the ones we’ve visited, which in this case, is both.

Categories Estonia, Europe, Unesco World Heritage Sites

A Land-Based Tour of the Galapagos

July 15, 2019July 10, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Land-Based Tourism Galapagos

Our land-based Galapagos tour informed us about the history of humans on the islands and the ongoing efforts to balance tourism with conservation. Still, we had plenty of time in and on the water and hiking in the interior.

Categories Active Travel, Ecuador, Nature and Wildlife, South America, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags galapagos

Images of the Galápagos Islands

July 15, 2019July 10, 2019 by Tom Bartel
ecuador_galapagos_floreana_sunset

Sunsets, seascapes, wildlife dominate the images we brought back from our land-based tour of the Galápagos Islands

Categories Ecuador, Photo of the Day, South America, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags galapagos

Images of Yellowstone National Park

April 5, 2020June 6, 2019 by Tom Bartel
yellowstone old faithful

I once was told by a professional landscape photographer that a pro will go back to a location at least 25 times to get just the right shot in just … Read more

Categories National Parks, North America, Unesco World Heritage Sites, United States Tags Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

The Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho, India

November 29, 2020April 11, 2019 by Tom Bartel
india khajuraho temple 10

The temples at the complex of Khajuraho, India feature an extensive collection of erotic sculptures on their facades. The Kama Sutra on display for all. A UNESCO World Heritage site.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, History Travel, India, Unesco World Heritage Sites

Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Travel Planning Tips

January 3, 2021April 1, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Angkor Wat Siem Reap Cambodia

Given the popularity and complexity of the Angkor Wat site, it’s worthwhile to set up a guide and tour in advance. Here are some travel planning tips for your visit to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, Cambodia, Cycling, History Travel, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

A Ha Long Bay Cruise in Vietnam

March 10, 2019March 9, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Ha Long Bay Cruise

Planning a family side trip to Ha Long Bay in Vietnam–with a toddler and an infant–seemed tricky until we booked a one-night Ha Long Bay cruise.

Categories Asia, Eat Drink Stay, Nature and Wildlife, Unesco World Heritage Sites, Vietnam Tags cruise, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi

Photographing the Taj Mahal

March 9, 2019March 7, 2019 by Tom Bartel
photographing taj mahal agra india

Photographing such an over-photographed site as the Taj Mahal takes research, preparation, time, imagination, and patience. And getting up early. And a bit of luck.

Categories Asia, India, Photo Tips, Photography, Unesco World Heritage Sites
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