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UNESCO World Heritage

The UNESCO World Heritage sites and cities are officially some of the most historic and iconic places to visit in the world. Here are some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and UNESCO World Heritage Cities that I’ve been lucky enough to visit.

Visiting Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

14 tips for visiting Pompeii (plus how to climb Vesuvius)

Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 21st April 2025

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

How to visit Herculaneum (and 3 huge reasons why you should)

Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 15th November 2024

The best Roman ruins to visit

Europe, UNESCO World Heritage

Thinking about the Roman Empire? 41 best Roman ruins to visit

Dreaming about seeing iconic Roman ruins? Take a look at this list of the best places to experience the might of the Roman Empire, in Rome and across Europe.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th October 2023

Visiting Jodrell Bank, a day trip from Manchester

England, Europe, UK, UNESCO World Heritage

Visiting Jodrell Bank, a cosmic day out from Manchester

You might have seen the huge Lovell Telescope from a train or a plane, but have you visited Jodrell Bank? Here’s how to have an out of this world day out from Manchester.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 20th January 2023

Where to stay to visit Pompeii

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

The best places to stay to visit Pompeii

Choosing where to stay for easy access to the Pompeii ruins is an important decision. In this post, I’ll tell you about the best places to stay to visit Pompeii for every type of visitor.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 28th December 2022

Visiting Bologna: tips for your visit

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

Visiting Bologna, Italy: 9 don’t-miss tips for your trip

Bologna is a wonderful city and a fantastic base for some of Italy’s best day trips. Read on for tips that will make all the difference for your trip to Bologna.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 25th October 2022

Europe, Germany, UNESCO World Heritage

Things to do in Hamburg: 21 of the best Hamburg attractions

Hamburg, in the north of Germany, is a brilliant place to spend a few days. I loved my birthday trip to Hamburg, and I’m excited to share what I think are the 21 top things to do in Hamburg.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 6th April 2020

Belgium, Europe, UNESCO World Heritage

12 fun things to do in Brussels (with 2 day itinerary)

Brussels is a seriously underrated city break, and it’s well worth spending at least two days in the Belgian capital. Here’s a suggested itinerary, the top attractions and how to get the most from your visit to Brussels.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 27th April 2019

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I’m Helen, a travel blogger near Manchester, UK with a full time job and a mission to make the most of my annual leave. Read more about me.

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