This sleek resort is squeezed against the Gulf of Antalya by the dark slopes of the Taurus Mountains. The scenery is defined by a 250-metre-high promontory, sticking out into the Mediterranean and fortified since time immemorial. In Alanya, your days will be spent lazing on an enticing beach and adventuring through those lofty castle ruins, …
Located in south-central Arkansas’ Bradley County, the area around what is now Warren was first settled by Europeans in the early part of the 19th century, but the town wasn’t officially incorporated until 1851. The Native American Quapaw and Choctaw tribes had lived on the land for generations before they were eventually pushed onto reservations …
Located in the south-central area of Arkansas near its border with Louisiana, Crossett is Ashley County’s largest town. At the time of the last census, it had a population of just shy of 11,000 residents. Crossett was incorporated in 1902 and is connected to the separate municipalities of North and West Crossett. For those with …
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built in what is now the modern resort of Bodrum on the Aegean Sea. In Medieval times marble and polished stone from that vast monument were reused for a castle by the Knights Hospitaller, and a lot of the masterful sculpture …
Hot Springs Village sits abreast Garland and Saline Counties in the central part of the state and had nearly 13,000 residents at the time of the last census. By acreage, it’s the largest gated community in the country. It is also a significant regional retirement destination that’s known for its natural beauty and almost nonexistent …
Up to 2010, Changwon in South Gyeongsang Province was actually three distinct places. The port towns of Masan and Jinhae sat either side of the original Changwon, a planned city built from scratch in the 1970s. The three were recently merged and all lie on a stretch of steep, zigzagging coastline on the East China …
A city of science and technology at a meeting point in South Korea’s road and rail networks, Daejeon was announced to the wider world in 1993 by an international exposition. Expo ’93 showed off Daejeon’s innovative side with ultra-modern pavilions, a maglev train and solar-powered vehicles. The venue, Expo Park is still here and connected …
Sandwiched between the city of Edmonton and the Elk Island National Park, Alberta’s Strathcona County is a specialised municipality that’s part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Area. It’s an area that’s both rural and urban, and is home to under 100,000 people, with more than half of the population living in hamlet of Sherwood Park. Sherwood …
Sitting along the north shore of Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver is just what its name suggests; north of the city of Vancouver. In fact, it’s considered a suburb of the large metropolis, while still having its own city vibe. It’s an urbanised waterfront community that dates back to 1907, with parts of it now being …
The third largest city in Alberta, Red Deer sits midway between Calgary and Edmonton amongst the rolling hills of the aspen parklands. The city is a major centre for oil distribution, as well as being a place that is filled with history and culture. In fact, in 2003 the Department of Canadian Heritage pegged it …