The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the next UNESCO World Heritage site.

For any child who loved fairytales growing up, conquering the walls ... History Museum. Perhaps the most fun version — with a lot of cheese — can be found at Olde Hansa, a medieval cosplay ...

But one stands out for its rich history, crystal-clear waters and well-preserved medieval walls. Tenby is a small ... Dylan Thomas, one of Wales’s best-known poets, was a regular visitor.