The capital of its own province in northeast Catalonia, Girona is a sublime medieval city with one of Spain’s last surviving Jewish quarters. From Napoleon to the Moors 800 years earlier, a lot of people have wanted to get their hands on Girona. The city has faced 25 sieges in its history, which explains why …
The capital of Cantabria in Atlantic northern Spain, Santander is a seaside city that still makes a living from fishing, but also has a fin de siècle grace and natural scenery that will blow your socks off. The beaches are also top-notch, and are right up your alley if you find Spain’s Mediterranean too hot …
Nestled in the southern part of Austria, around an hour’s drive from the Slovenian border, Graz is a beautiful city and the second largest behind Vienna. Settlements have been present in Graz since the early ages and it has been part of the Hapsburg empire and closely linked with Slovenia. The city has a rich …
Green Bay in Wisconsin is known for being the state’s oldest settlement and in the 1600s this area was famous for beaver pelts, paper production, and a thriving shipping industry. To this day, these industries are still at the forefront of employment in Green Bay, but visitors can also travel back to the days of …
There’s no better way to cool off than to sink into the clear waters of an Illinois water park. Hours and hours of fun for water lovers of all ages can be found. Whether you’re looking for action packed, heart pounding, hair raising thrills, rafting rides, relaxation on the lazy river, or a splashing good …
Bad Ischl is considered a spa town owing to its history of involvement with salt mining and also brine pools – During the 1500’s a salt mine was opened in the town which saw a boost to its economy and development, and then later in the 19th century when Brine became popular for medicinal purposes, …
There is so much more to New Jersey than the Jersey Shore, despite what MTV might lead you to believe. This small state can be lost in New York’s shadow, but has some true gems that are just waiting to be discovered. Rich in history dating back before the Revolutionary War, there are several historic …
Nestled in the middle of the iconic Texas plains, Wichita Falls lies neatly between Dallas in Texas and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, and is famous for being the stomping ground of cattle ranchers as far back as the 1800s. Best known in days gone by as an agricultural heartland, Wichita Falls has now grown into …
Texas is the second largest state in the U.S. and it takes this ranking seriously. You’ll find big cities, big portions, big hats, big houses, big everything when you visit. But just like in smaller states, the real heart of Texas can be found in the small towns and natural landscapes scattered throughout. Whether you’re …
Villach has roots spanning back to the Neolithic period and also traces of Roman influence with remains being unearthed of many Roman Artefacts. It has since been an important town in the state of Carinthia and is the seventh largest city in Austria. Located in Southern Austria, Villach is only a short drive from the …