Where the Gardunha mountains descend to the plains of Cova da Beira, Fundão is a loveable rural town in astonishing natural scenery. You’ll divide your time between the town and it’s churches, 17th-century mansions, and the countryside of cherry orchards, cool rivers and chestnut-coated mountainsides . Fundão’s cherries are irresistible and early summer might be …
Located in the Southern USA, Mississippi is named after the river, which flows along the western border of the state. It is a state filled with history and culture, as well as having an excellent climate. In fact, it never really get much colder than 9°C in Mississippi, making it a year-round destination. Gambling is …
Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Manila center is Makati, one of 16 metropolitan cities that make up the district of Manila. Makati is the financial hub of Manila with lots of banks, business, and bosses. This city has a western urban feel to it with all of the 1st world amenities …
The word Connecticut was developed from numerous spellings of the Algonquian word for ‘long tidal river’, with the state being named after the Connecticut River. The river cuts through the centre of it, creating the Connecticut River Valley. It is the USA’s third smallest state, though it has a diverse range of geography ranging from …
Many travellers do not think about Iowa when they think about places to visit in the USA, but there is actually much to see and do in the Hawkeye State. Not only does it have a history that dates back to the 1600s, but it is also geographically diverse. Iowa is bounded entirely by rivers …
Situated between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Coastline, Virginia is a south-eastern American state and is the first English colonial possession in the country. Home to eight out of the total 43 presidents (44 if we counted Grover Cleveland twice) of the United States, Virginia is popularly known as the ‘Mother of Presidents’. With …
A quintessential southern state in the United States, North Carolina has a lot more to offer than its majestic mountains, intriguing hiking trails, charming piedmonts, and picturesque coastline. The ninth most populous state in America, North Carolina shares its borders with South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and most prominently the Atlantic Ocean. The state is …
Considered as one of the top states in the United States of America, Michigan is much more than just another fancy American state and is certainly not limited to the popularity of Detroit – even though the city has been named as the best in travel for 2018. Comprised of two peninsulas, Michigan offers a …
If a holiday to the Caribbean country of Dominican Republic is on your agenda, you are most likely thinking of a ‘beach vacation’. Occupying the eastern coast of Hispaniola island and sharing its border with Haiti, another Caribbean jewel, Dominican Republic has the North Atlantic Ocean to its north and the Caribbean Sea to its …
Located in the north-eastern region of the United States, Delaware is the sixth most populous state and is also known as the ‘The First State’. The state is divided into three counties – Sussex, Kent, and New Castle. The state’s coastline was explored in the 16th century by the Europeans. Coined after the river of …