The list of Unesco World Heritage Sites is a useful tool when planning for a trip: It allows travellers to identify the must-see spots for an itinerary.
Source: Taj Mahal tops list of most-searched Unesco heritage sites in the world
The list of Unesco World Heritage Sites is a useful tool when planning for a trip: It allows travellers to identify the must-see spots for an itinerary.
Source: Taj Mahal tops list of most-searched Unesco heritage sites in the world
Researchers have extracted ancient DNA from the skeleton of a man and woman that died in the Pompeii volcanic tragedy.
Source: Researchers sequenced the genome of one of Pompeii’s ancient inhabitants
Around 29% of its half-million population are under 20.
Source: The home of Hockney and the Brontes is the youngest city in Europe
Abby Armato went to Redwood National and State Parks for the first time. From poisonous plants to the actual height of the trees, here’s what she didn’t expect.
Declared a National Park in 1982, the Valley of Flowers stretches over an expanse of 87.50 sq. km.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley of Flowers’ opens on June 1
The massive plant is around 4,500 years old but could continue expanding indefinitely.
Source: The world’s biggest clone is a 77-square-mile ‘immortal’ meadow of seagrass
Hop in a car and get ready for the ultimate adventure through the Canadian Rockies. Consider these scenic routes around the Jasper National Park.
Source: A Scenic Guide For Driving Around Jasper National Park
The story of the inspiration behind the landmark Lovell telescope has been shared as a new visitor centre prepares to open on the site.
Source: How a hat box inspired the Jodrell Bank Observatory telescope
Looking to escape to the South of France? The country’s southeastern coast—also known as the French Riviera or the Cote d’Azur—is set along a sun-drenched stretch of the Mediterranean where the herb-infused gastronomy of Provence meets the A-lister playgrounds of Saint-Tropez and Cannes and the glamour of Monte-Carlo in adjacent Monaco.
Source: How to spend 2 incredible days in Nice, France – The Points Guy
Most travelers to Italy opt for the same: Venice, Florence, Rome and Amalfi Coast. However, the Italian South offers a completely different feel than the typical popular tourist destinations.
Source: Southern Italy: 5 overlooked cities to add to your Italian itinerary – The Points Guy
On a visit to Sicily, Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren’s wife and brother-in-law searched for their family history.
Photo: Azertag
Photo: AFP
Scientists from the United States, Italy, Denmark and Brazil have successfully sequenced the genome of a 35-40 year-old male who died in the ancient city of Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Photo: Wolfgang Kaehler
Dozens of important cultural, social, and ecological places are already at risk from climate hazards.
Source: Climate Change Threatens Important African Coastal Sites
With so many outstanding Unesco world heritage sites across the globe, it’s hard to know where to start. The Times has handpicked the best to make it that little bit easier for you…
Train runs on Rhaetian Railway in Albula/Bernina landscapes in Switzerland-
Source: Train runs on Rhaetian Railway in Albula/Bernina landscapes in Switzerland
California offers a number of majestic parks with wonderful trees beyond Yosemite and Sequoia.
Source: Discover California’s Venerable Giant Trees—Without the Crowds
Setting sail in 2025, Regent Seven Seas World Cruise visits 25 countries and 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites over 150 days.
Source: This Epic Round-the-World Cruise Visits 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The story began about 40 million years ago, when the Indian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate, raising the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and creating the rumpled peaks of the Hengduan Mountains.