UNESCO World Heritage sites are places of particular cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance and we LOVE to add them to our travel itinerary. These special places are most always worth adding to your itinerary.
On this page are a few of the sites we have been able to visit.
Gosausee Lake, one of Austria’s prettiest! Gosausee is a stunning alpine lake located in the Salzkammergut region of Austria (Österreich), surrounded by lush forests and the towering Dachstein mountains. The lake has crystal-clear emerald green water reflecting the surrounding majestic mountain ranges. The breathtaking scenery makes it a popular tourist destination. I contend that picturesque …
Mozart in Salzburg So what’s the Mozart Salzburg connection? Salzburg is Mozart’s hometown! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who may have been the greatest composer of all time, was born in Salzburg on January 27, 1756. He lived in Salzburg until 1781 when he moved to Vienna. The city of Salzburg is so proud of its connection …
Skellig Michael is a rugged island in the Atlantic ocean, just off the Kerry Peninsula in Ireland. A monk colony lived here over 1,000 years ago, and resided here for more than 500 years at St Fionan’s monastery. Skellig Michael is one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Republic of Ireland. Planning …
Puerto Penasco, a little gem of a seaside retreat, is perfectly situated on the Sea of Cortez (aka the Gulf of California.) It will wow…
