Simien Mountains
“Massive erosion over the years on the Ethiopian plateau has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged…
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
“Sigiriya – Lion Rock – is an ancient rock fortress. The site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for…
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
“Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking…
Schokland and Surroundings
“Schokland was a peninsula that by the 15th century had become an island. Occupied and then abandoned as the sea encroached, it…
Sangiran Early Man Site
“Excavations here from 1936 to 1941 led to the discovery of the first hominid fossil at this site. Later, 50 fossils of…
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
“The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world’s cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as…
Sainte-Chapelle
“Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the…
Saint Catherine’s Monastery
Visit dedicate to Hans Nyberg. Built between 548 and 565, the monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the…
Sagarmatha Park and Mount Everest
“Sagarmatha is an exceptional area with dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys, dominated by Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world…