The pyramids of Giza get most of the headlines and tourists (along with scammers and touts), but Egypt is home to over 100 other pyramids. The most important of them …
Mountain of Fire: Climbing up Acatenango Volcano
I stood at the side of the street in Antigua, staring at the colossal shape of the volcano in the distance. It rose up into the stratosphere, beautiful and imposing …
How Stone circles in ancient Britain may have been used as signposts
Stone circles are an iconic part of the British landscape. Everyone instantly recognises a photo of Stonehenge and knows it’s in the UK. People come from all over the world …
Exploring The Palenque Ruins
I trudged up the steep, slippery steps that led deeper into the humid rainforest of Palenque National Park. My eyes darted to the trees as I heard a roaring sound …
Sumidero Canyon
Sumidero Canyon is a breathtaking site. A river lazily meanders for 10 miles between towering cliffs that reach a kilometre high in places. Crocodiles laze on the river banks and …
Guide to the Dramatic ruins of Pergamom in Turkey
Perched on top of a hill above the modern town of Bergama stand the beautiful ruins of Pergamom. The ruins lie across the top and front of the hill, with …