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    Leeds (June 2013)

    I spent the past few days in the vibrant city of Leeds, which lies in the North of England. The reason of my visit of course was to add some extra WHS to my count. By public transport it is easy to get from there to Saltaire (a short hop on the regional train) and to Studley Royal Park (by bus, connecting in Ripon). The Park, its vistas and the hiking opportunities provided, I liked the most.

    . Studley Royal Park
    . Saltaire



    Balkan #4: Croatia (May 2013)

    I topped off my 3-week Balkan tour in Croatia. I had been to the country before, visiting the WHS Hotspot around Split. This time I focused on Dubrovnik, which lies much more to the south and is actually more accessible from Bosnia or Montenegro. One is definitely back on the tourist trail here - the old city center is overrun by people from all corners of the world during the day.


    . Dubrovnik



    Balkan #3: Montenegro (May 2013)

    Tiny Montenegro is more westernized and a bit nondescript in comparison with its neighbours Serbia and Bosnia. Its coastal towns Budva and Kotor are overrun with tourists, and prices are almost as high as at home.

    I visited both its WHS, which I found OK but not great. From the T-List, I can recommend the old capital Cetinje.

    . Durmitor National Park
    . Kotor



    Your WHS reviews

    Central Highlands
    'I was part of a field course which we conducted in Sri Lanka. During our course we visited in Meemure village which is located in Knuckles Range inside the World Heritage area.'
    Posted by Tony H., 17-06-2013    		 Tombs of Buganda Kings
    'A place a used to study about, every time I read about Buganda Muzibu Azaala Mpanga came across.'
    Posted by JACK, 06-06-2013
     
    Provins
    'I visited this WHS in June 2013. The sunny weather helped to appreciate the ramparts, Caesar's tower and the different gates.'
    Posted by Clyde, 02-06-2013    		 Reims
    'I visited this WHS in June 2013. The cathedral's spiritual, religious and historical importance justifies it being on the list.'
    Posted by Clyde, 02-06-2013
     
    Shirakami-Sanchi
    'There is one way to enter the core zone of this WHS, and that is to climb Shirakami Dake, or Mt.'
    Posted by Tsunami, 02-06-2013    		 Fenghuang Ancient City (T)
    'We had been in Fenghuang on November 10, 2011, we love Fenghuang as an ancient Town, we walk along the street and lanes up to Tuojiang River side and the City Wall, all parts in Fenghuang are well preserved.'
    Posted by Bruriadi Kusuma, 29-05-2013