At the base of towering limestone cliffs in the desert of Deir el-Bahari stands one of Egypt’s most elegant and enigmatic structures: the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Blending into the cliffs like it was born from them, this three-tiered masterpiece tells the story of a woman who ruled like a god—and made sure the world would never forget it.
What if you could time travel to the 1590s and watch a play as Shakespeare intended—no microphones, no stage lights, just actors, open air, and raw emotion? At **The Globe Theatre** in London, you can do exactly that—minus the plague, of course.
If Provence had a movie set, it would be Luberon. This charming region in the south of France looks like it was carefully designed by a romantic screenwriter with a soft spot for lavender, golden sunsets, and ancient stone houses.