Between Paris and Rouen is an endearing little town on the Seine. There are streets of half-timbered houses, countryside châteaux, and numerous sights that you may just recognise from somewhere else. That’s because they were painted by one of history’s greatest artists. Claude Monet lived just across the river and along with his friend Pierre …
La Rochelle’s Old Port, guarded by its medieval towers, is one of the most magnificent urban sights in France. Those towers are open to visitors and brim with 600 years of history. The city has never really conformed with the rest of France: It was a Huguenot stronghold in the Wars of Religion, is firmly …
Located in the southeast region of the USA, Tennessee is a landlocked state that is known for its agriculture and tourism. It is nicknamed the ‘Volunteer State’ because of the number of volunteer soldiers that hailed from the state during the War of 1812, though some say this nickname came from the volunteers during the …
Sitting in the Great Lakes region of North America, Illinois is an extremely diverse state. It is home to massive metropolises like Chicago, flat prairie lands, rivers and highlands, as well as a plenty of wildlife species. Illinois is a total of 150,000 square kilometres, with over 6,000 square kilometres of this being made up …
The seventh smallest state in the USA, Massachusetts is located in New England in the northeast region of the country. It is a beautiful state that is made up of coastal plains, hills, mountains and urban centres. Massachusetts is known as ‘The Bay State’ due to its large number of bays along its coastline. There …
At the top of our list are the four Great Lakes the create a majority of Michigan’s border. These massive lakes are have hundreds of great beach towns lining their shores. Also making the list are a variety of inland lakes that might be smaller in size, but pack a mighty punch. With something for …
The majority of lakes in the state of Georgia are created by dams, and most of the lakes on our list are just that. These lakes offer great fishing and recreational boating, from small quiet lakes to mammoth party lakes, whatever you are looking for can be found in the great state of Georgia. Each …
The 27th largest state in the country, New York has an eclectic mix of terrain that ranges from great valleys to tailored urban landscapes. It is home to the Great Appalachian Valley, the Allegheny Plateau, the massive Adirondack Park and the magnificent Niagara Falls. The 141,300 square kilometre state stretches from the North Atlantic Ocean …
North Carolina is overflowing with wonderful lakes to visit! From the stunning Appalachian Mountains to the west, extending all the way to the Atlantic Ocean on the east, there is going to be something for everyone on this list. Fishing and waterskiing are both popular activities in North Carolina so be sure to pack your …
The USA’s second largest state, Texas is home to mountains, rivers and lowlands. It also has many different climates, though in general, Texas is quite hot and humid, particularly in the summer months. Many residents head to a lake to escape the heat and enjoy boating, fishing or swimming, and there are plenty to choose …