Visiting Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a step back into antiquity. Walk the marble Curetes Street, behold the magnificent Celsus Library and see the ancient public latrine. More must-see highlights await too!
Ancient Ruins
You’ll love these unique and special places in Greece! Hidden gems like Kefalonia, romantic islands like Skiathos, and Meteora, with its monasteries atop soaring rock pillars.
It’s illegal to wear high heels to the Acropolis, and Crete has healing powers. Really? These cool facts about Greece are fascinating!
Chichen Itza may be the most famous Mayan ruins in the Yucatan. But Tulum, Coba and Uxmal are equally stunning. And you’ll feel like Indiana Jones exploring Calakmul, deep in the dense jungle.
Itching to swim with turtles? Love to see a magical Cirque du Soleil show? Check out these awesome things to do in Riviera Maya, Mexico (when you can tear yourself away from your fabulous resort, of course).
Gazing up at the jaw-dropping monuments in ancient Petra – your feet sinking into soft red sand – you’ll be amazed by the genius of its Nabatean builders. They chiseled a whole city of tombs and houses out of pink rock.
The Mayan ruins of Tulum are the loveliest of the ancient Mayan cities you can visit in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Discover tips on how to visit the Tulum ruins, plus info on the Maya way of life.
Got a crush for ancient temples and cities? Crave exploring tea plantations and wildlife reserves? Then you’ll love these 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.