Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. Kotor (pronounced co-tour) is a small ancient fortified port …
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Sacsayhuaman is an large megalithic site in Peru that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an old Inca fortress that is just outside Cusco, overlooking the town. It was excavated in the 1930s. In 2008, more ruins from the fortress complex were found and are still being evaluated. It consists of enormous rocks …
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The Alcazar has an interesting history, having changed hands and purposes many times over the centuries. What is now the Alcazar was originally built as a Roman palace in the 3rd century. It was rebuilt as a fortress in the 10th century because of its advantageous positioning at the peak of the hill in Toledo. …
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The Summer Palace in Beijing, China is not to be missed if you are in Beijing. It's farther out of town than most of the other necessary attractions (Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, etc), but is right near the end of one of the subway lines so it is still very easy to get to. …
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Copied from the UNESCO site - updated 2019 " - %%%%%%" indicate I've been there Afghanistan Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Albania Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region * 1 Butrint Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the …
Dubrovnik is a beautiful ancient city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the coast of Croatia. The ancient trading port is surrounded by fortified walls that you can walk around completely getting wonderful views of the town. It's obvious why this was chosen for many Game of Thrones' settings. The entrance to the …
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When arriving in Xi'an at the train station or airport, most people head right out to see the terracotta warriors. Make sure to research how to get there from the station before arriving, as I did, so you know where you are going so you don't wander around trying to find someone else who knows …
The central part of Toledo is on top of a steep hill that if you are smart, you will take a ride up or take the escalators (many of them) to the top. You can also take the stairs if you are so inclined, but that would be a substantial workout. If you walk up …
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Beijing must-see The Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven is a sizable temple complex in Beijing. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like many attractions in China, you do not get a map when entering, so be sure to print one at home and bring it with you. You should plan on …
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A power line runs through it (The Great Wall, Beijing, China) I was surprised to see this when I visited the Great Wall of China: I bought a tour that went to the Ming tombs because I wanted to see the Sacred Way. The tour however just went to one of the tombs so I …
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