UNESCO

From beaches and UNESCO sites to fabulous food and exploring the old town, it’s time to check out the best things to do in Paphos, Cyprus.

Delos, a small island in the centre of the Cyclades archipelago is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Greece.

The Port city of Catania, Sicily’s second largest city, is situated on the east coast of the island. Enjoy colourful food markets, cool cafes, coffee, canolli and culture.

Matera, Basilicata in southern Italy is a town built on the side of a steep ravine where people lived in warren of natural caves – let me tell you about the secrets of the sassi…

A visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque one of the ‘must-see’ stops on a trip to Istanbul – including photography of the mosque, tips on when to go, dress code and opening times.

Amsterdam is a city of history, architecture, art and, of course, an infamous edgy side, but what I enjoyed most were the pretty leaf-lined canals crisscrossed with curvy little bridges, edged with cobblestone streets and leaning gabled houses.

Resting on a plateau above Pamukkale’s Cotton Castle are the remnants of the ancient town of Hierapolis. With views over the dazzling white travertine terraces and 17 thermal springs, this town has to be home of the original spa break. If you visit Pamukkale I recommend you take a wander through Hierapolis – your trip won’t be complete without it.

Pamukkale means ‘Cotton Castle’ in Turkish and perfectly describes the white terraces, known as travertines, which tread their way down the Turkish hillside. Each pool is created from startling white limestone deposits filled with water from 17 of the natural hot water springs in the area.

Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia is still high up on my list of top travel memories. Cappadocia in central Turkey, is known for its valleys, …

The city of Pompeii was buried under 6 metres of ash when Mount Vesuvius furiously erupted on 24th August 79AD. We visited to discover what secrets have been uncovered from the ash…