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The mighty Mayan ruins of Uxmal, Mexico.

Uxmal ruins, Mexico: Admission, history, and visitor guide (2026)

Explore the monumental Maya city dominating the Puuc region. This 2026 Uzmal ruins guide covers fees, the architectural style, and tips for visiting the Pyramid of the Magician. The first time I saw Uxmal on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, I was struck by the difference from…

Piet Blom's Cube Houses in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

10 overlooked cities within an hour of hugely popular neighbours

Sometimes you don’t have to venture too far from one of the world’s great tourist magnets to find something less lauded, but equally compelling in a rather different way. Take these ten unjustly under the radar destinations, for example… Playa Del Carmen Big ticket neighbour:…

Snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure, Iceland.

10 amazing places to go snorkelling

There are plenty of places around the world where you can go snorkelling and see a few fish. But these ten are genuinely incredible. What makes it special, varies, however. It may be the variety of marine life, the quality of the water or the…

The Yucatán Peninsula’s ancient Maya trail: Discovering Mexico’s lost civilisation

Discovering the secrets of the ancient Maya civilisation across Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. From Tulum's coastal fortress to Chichén Itzá's famous pyramid and the hidden jungle temples of Ek Balam, the remarkable archaeological sites that reveal one of the world's greatest ancient cultures. Tulum: Where iguanas…

Monte Alban Travel Guide: Shuttle vs. Bus Options

The ancient Zapotec capital of Monte Alban is awkward to visit by public transport. Expect a long walk if you take the R37 bus – or splash out on the shuttle bus or tour instead. What is Monte Alban? Many of the ‘ancient’ sites in…