A day at Persepolis
…and the heritage of humanity in Iran I arrive in Shiraz by bus in the early morning hours of aContinue Reading
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Castle of the Assassins
Marco Polo tells a mysterious story of “the old man of the mountain”, master of an army of assassins inContinue Reading
Imperial Vienna
Vienna was the imperial capital in Europe from the 15th to the early 20th century. Its historical splendour, importance and continuityContinue Reading
The market at the end of the world
I have never seen a market like the unbelievable Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakesh, Morocco. It’s like a wild, beating historical heart ofContinue Reading
Ultimate guide to historical Rome
Rome is ruins, tourists and sleazy romance. It has amazing views, pizza slices and you really must go. This ultimateContinue Reading
