The Norwegian capital is a veritable hotbed of activity, and like many popular modern metropolitan hubs, has something to suit every taste. From high art and contemporary architecture to flavours from around the world, Oslo is known for its diversity. The combination of traditional Scandinavian culture mixed with a progressive, contemporary atmosphere makes for a …
The city of Tokushima is known for being one of the main ways that people access the eastern part of the island of Shikoku as it also has its own (small) airport. This part of Shikoku therefore makes a great entry or exit point if you are visiting the island and you can also spend …
Fort Myers is a laid back, tropical city in Southern Florida. Quieter, smaller and much less well known than the sprawling cities of Tampa, Miami or Orlando, it is a place to relax in the sunshine among the surroundings of beautiful coastline. The beaches and numerous islands nearby offer excellent opportunities for day trips, while …
Best known for its vibrant lifestyle, Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and the capital of Osaka prefecture. One of the largest metropolises in the world, Osaka sits at the mouth of River Yodo on Osaka Bay. Often known as “the Nation’s kitchen” for its role in rice trading in the past, the …
As far as charming, well-preserved colonial cities go, Cartagena, also known as the glittering “Jewel of The Indies,” is an undisputed contender for one of the very best in the world. Gorgeous, vividly painted buildings line pretty, cobbled streets inside the walls of the Old City, an area full of colour, music, history, flavour and …
The Mount Rushmore State, South Dakota is quite a diverse state that is divided into three distinct regions; western South Dakota, eastern South Dakota and the Black Hills. The Missouri River dissects the state in two, separating it geographically east and west. Eastern South Dakota is the most populated region, as it is the flattest …
Takamatsu has the claim to fame of being the biggest city in all of Shikoku so for that reason alone it sees more visitors than many other parts of the island. If you plan to visit Shikoku then this can be a good place to start your journey and this is also the capital city …
If you are holidaying on the island of Shikoku in Japan then you may want to drop by one of the less well known towns in the region which is Ikata in the Ehime Prefecture. This region is known for its mountains and is also part of the wider Sadamisaki Peninsula. This means that as …
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic as well as its largest city, and has often been regarded as one of the most stunning metropolises in the world. Among the largest cities in Europe, Prague has served as the Bohemian Capital for centuries. Blessed with unique medieval architecture, including striking church domes, magical bridges, …
Sendai is known for being the biggest city in the Tohoku part of Honshu Island in Japan. There are around a million people living in this vibrant city which means that if you are looking for a little bit of everything in Japan then this is the place to come. When you visit Sendai you …