UNESCO World Heritage sites are chosen for historical and cultural significance, not convenience or budget friendliness. That’s why some of them are best experienced with the help of World Heritage Tours, who’ve just announced their 2010 slate of trips. This Vancouver-based travel agency specializes in organizing small groups to visit landmarks in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Whether you’re intent on discovering Balkans, wandering the Silk Road or traversing the whole of the subcontinent from north to south, consider enlisting the services of their experienced guides, many of whom are natives of the areas where you’ll be travelling. Check out World Heritage Tours’ website for more info about their upcoming group trips. worldheritagetours.com