Sometimes, vacations are about more than hanging out by the pool or lounging on the beach. While that can be fun, if you’re the kind of person who is searching for something a bit more exciting and adventurous with your vacation, you’re probably looking for a destination spot like Belize. Set on the eastern coast …
The capital of the Henan province, situated in the geographical center of China, Zhengzhou is a city of about eight million people. With most of the population being Zhengzhou natives, it’s one of China’s relatively unexplored cities, but packs in heaps of history – the area is known as the birthplace of Chinese civilization – …
Finland is perhaps not as well visited as other countries in northern Europe and as a result it still has an ‘other-worldly’ quality to it. When people think of Finland they imagine majestic forests and stunning natural landscapes all of which you will find here, but if you prefer a little urban sprawl then you …
A suburb of Montreal, Longueuil is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River directly opposite it. It is a commercial, residential and industrial city, as well as being a historic city that dates back to 1657. Longueuil is home to numerous attractions, although it is often overlooked by travellers. Especially due to …
Perugia has the honour of being both the capital of the Umbria region and of the Province of Umbria. Located in the centre of the country, Perugia is approximately equidistant from both Florence and Rome and sits in a hilltop region surrounded by valleys and mountains. During the Etruscan era in Italy, Perugia was one …
Parma is one of the largest cities in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy and is particularly famous for its prosciutto and cheese. With a population of 192,000 the city has seen some form of inhabitation since the Bronze Age and throughout the ages has continued to play an important role in the development of …
On two hills in western France’s Deux-Sèvres Department, the town of Niort has a workmanlike reputation founded on its financial services. But if you take a closer look, Niort and the nearby Marais Poitevin region will win your heart. Holding sway over Niort’s old quarter is a medieval fortress from the days of Eleanor of …
In Provence’s Vaulcuse department, Carpentras is a town with something interesting or just plain adorable on almost every corner. It’s a one-of-a-kind town because it was the capital of Comtat Venaissin, a Papal Enclave that remained separate from France until the Revolution. An unusual thing about Carpentras is that it has always tolerated people of …
Prato is the capital of the Province of Prato and is a major city in the Tuscany region of central Italy. Throughout the ages, Prato’s major source of economy has been based on the textile industry but it is also a producer of some famous foods such as Cantucci and Biscotti. Various archaeological finds have …
Reggio Calabria is a thriving commune located on the west coast of the Calabria region of southern Italy. This city is one of the southernmost regions of Italy and lies directly opposite the eastern coast of the island of Sicily in close proximity to the busy port of Messina. With a population of over 200,000, …