From a lofty fortress and Ottoman-built bridges to mountainous national parks and film festivals; here are the best things to do in Prizren. Prizren, located in the foothills of the mighty Sharr Mountains in Kosovo, has long been one of the most prized cities in the...
From national museums, theatres and art galleries, to rakia fuelled nights out and Burek breakfasts; here are the best things to do in Pristina, Kosovo. “Pristina has over 4000 years of history,” said Astrid Sahiti, as we sheltered under the concrete...
Is Kosovo a country? Will Serbia ever recognise Kosovo’s independence? How many countries recognise Kosovo as a sovereign nation? Here’s everything you need to know! “I want to emphasise the fact that the independence of Kosovo should and will be...
From the museums and memorials of Pristina to mosques and fortresses in Prizren, here are the best places to visit in Kosovo! “There are three, primary places you need to visit to understand Kosovo,” I was told by Bekim Xhemili, a cultural anthropologist...
From ancient Phoenician ruins and Crusader-built castles to late-night beers and hummus at Pepe’s iconic Fishing Club, here are the best things to do in Byblos! The sun was shining as I ordered another beer at Pepe’s Fishing Club, a somewhat iconic...
Is Wales a country? Is Wales part of England (no!)? And could Wales ever become independent? Here’s everything you need to know! ‘Cymru am Byth! [Wales forever!]’ The rallying cry of Welsh patriots. During Covid-19, the town of Llaynmynech was divided in two....
From the curious ceremonies of San Juan Chamula to the rocky cliffs of the Sumidero Canyon, here are the best things to do in Chiapas, Mexico! Mexico’s southernmost state is an amalgamation of cultures, religions and languages the likes of which are difficult to find...
From the buzzing bars of Mar Mikhael to the snow-strewn slopes of the Qadisha Valley, here are the best places to visit in Lebanon! Lebanon is always in the news for the wrong reasons. Civil wars, corruption, invasions and financial crises always seem to blight what...
From exploring the ancient ruins of Salamis to hanging out with the wild donkeys on the Karpaz Peninsula, here are the best things to do in Northern Cyprus! The lesser-known neighbour of the ‘real’ Republic of Cyprus, the Turkish Republic of Northern...
From political walking tours of a once-divided city to raucous nights out in Mar Mikhael; here are the best things to do in Beirut, Lebanon! It used to be that Beirut was a byword for devastation. A 15-year-long civil war, followed by Israeli invasions and endemic...
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