Discovered in 2005 by a French archaeologist, Las Geel is one of the world's greatest prehistoric art sites, and it's open to the public. The cave paintings date from the [...]

Taking the ferry 2 days across Lake Tana, from Gorgora to Bahir Dir and stopping overnight in Konzula, is a great backpacking adventure.

The tiniest village in Bulgaria is Melnik - seemingly lost amid the eroded hills, yet it's famous wine was once the toast of Europe, for over 600 years.