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15 unusual attractions in Sweden

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Charming Swedish towns and beautiful nature reserves are all well and good, but sometimes it's exciting to see something a little different in Sweden. Here we have collected some of the most unusual sights we have come across while travelling around our country.

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15 unusual attractions in Europe

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European castles, fortresses and monuments are all well and good, but sometimes it's exciting to see some unusual sights in Europe. Here are some of the most unusual sights we've come across around Europe.

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Art in Sweden - 12 art experiences

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Looking to experience art in Sweden? There are plenty of great art museums, but also parks filled with art and public art, such as street art. Here are 12 art experiences you won't want to miss.

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Postel in Belgium - Aunt Anna enters a convent

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Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

In Catholic Belgium there are many monasteries that are well worth visiting. Here we say abbey, and how to explain the difference between that and a monastery would take far too long. Most of our abbeys welcome visitors, have guided tours and beautiful hiking trails around them.

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Visiting Victoria Falls - big guide with tips

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What is it like to visit Victoria Falls? Victoria Falls is one of the largest and most powerful waterfalls in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this impressive natural attraction is found on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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Nieu-Bethesda in South Africa - art, fossils and charming accommodation

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Nieu-Bethesda is a small and incredibly charming village, secluded in the mountains of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. This little place has a lot to offer: charming accommodation, art, an artist's museum and a fossil centre.

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Things to do in Istanbul - 25 tips for sights and experiences

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What to do in Istanbul, Turkey? Istanbul is a vibrant and exciting city, full of history, culture and good food. Here are our top tips for things to see and do in Istanbul.

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Visiting the Yerebatan Cisterns in Istanbul - the Sunken Palace

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Visiting the Yerebatan Cisterns in Istanbul is a fascinating experience. Moreover, we can say that the dear child has many names: Yerebatan Cisterns, Yerebatan Saray, the Sunken Palace or the Basilica Cistern. All these names describe one and the same very special place underground...

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Shakh-i-Zinda in Samarkand - The Legend of the Living King

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Shakh-i-Zinda is a special and fascinating cemetery, and today a major attraction, in the Uzbek city of Samarkand. There are magnificent and beautiful mausoleums from the 11th, 16th and 19th centuries. Here you will also find the legend of the Living King ...

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Samarkand Registan - a world heritage site in Uzbekistan

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The Samarkand Registan is a historic square in the Uzbek city of Samarkand. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers stunning architecture and a surprising light show in the evening.

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