Cabo San Lucas – or Cape Saint Luke in English – is one of Mexico’s most popular resort cities and is located on the most southern portion of the Baja California Peninsula. For decades, Cabo San Lucas has drawn tourists from around the world, who come to bask on its magnificent beaches and swim in …
Tuscany is one of Italy’s most evocative destinations. This region, home to rolling countryside and dotted with antique farmhouses, is famous for being the home of the Renaissance, the beautiful ornate cities of Florence and Siena, and, of course, beautiful art. But there’s one thing Tuscany is famous for above all else – wine. The …
One of the most incredible natural wonders on Earth, the Grand Canyon in all its glory needs to be seen to be believed; it will certainly leave you feeling small such is its colossal size. Carved out of the rock over millions of years by the Colorado River, the canyon cuts through the desolate landscape. …
Once home to some of the most notorious and dangerous criminals in the history of the United States, Alcatraz entices and allures thousands upon thousands of visitors to its shores every year with the myths and legends that still swirl around the old prison cells. Also known as ‘the Rock’, no one ever succeeded in …
As a resort destination, Banff is one of North America’s best-kept secrets. Tucked away in the sleepy province of Alberta is one of the most picturesque landscapes in Canada, Banff National Park. Encompassed by the Rocky Mountains, Mt Rundle and Mt Cascade, Banff is a dream destination for adventure travelers and lovers of the great …
Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska and said to be the only town to have existed under three flags and be ruled by four nations. Tlingit, Russia, England and the United States. As well as the interesting history, the area is known for its magnificent scenery and wildlife. This is one of …
Valdez is found at the head of Port Valdez which is a natural fjord that reaches inland for around 11 miles from Prince William Sound. Originally home to the Chugach and Ahtna native peoples the area was previously used for fishing and trading the likes of copper, jade and furs. Only one of the previous …
Nome is one of the most remote communities in Alaska, the town access is even closed down for the winter due to the harsh road conditions. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great place to visit especially for adventure seekers. Nome is about as far away in Alaska you can get without sacrificing modern …
Kotzebue or Kikiktagruk in Iñupiaq meaning ‘almost an island’ can be found on the gravel spit at the Baldwin Peninsula. This three-mile stretch of town is located 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle and most of the population here is of Native descent. Daily passenger jets arrive here from Anchorage and Nome and there …
Downtown San Jose may be the central business district of the city and one of the biggest technological hubs in Silicon Valley, but that doesn’t mean it’s all work and no play there. The district has been through an era of redevelopment spanning several decades and has evolved as a modern environment with first-class social …