In the Beira Alta region in central Portugal, Tondela is a placid town in pine coated mountains by the River Dão. The town sprang up quickly in the 1700s, and has clutch of Baroque townhouses from this time, one of which is now a neat museum about the area. ACERT in Tondela is a cultural …
Up in the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Province, Mirandela is a university town in Portugal’s far northeastern corner. The Tua River winds through Mirandela and is crossed by a 200-metre bridge, built in the 1500s and the town’s shining monument. The old town is on a hill and has palaces, a first-rate art museum, neat …
Next to the timeless Loire River, Nevers is the capital of the quiet and rural Nièvre Department in central France. In the past the city was ruled by the Counts and Dukes of Nevers, whose opulent Renaissance house is now the Town Hall. If you know about decorative art you may already know about Nevers …
Indiana embodies the quintessential essence of Midwestern America. Home to bustling cities like Indianapolis and adorable small towns like Santa Claus (read more about this town below!), it balances a mix of sophisticated art and refreshing natural getaways to attract visitors from around the globe. Whether you are dying to break in your new hiking …
Resting in an epic bowl of mountains, the city of Gap is where Provence meets the Southern Alps. In the background there are peaks 3,000 metres high disappearing into the clouds, but on the streets of Gap with its pastel-painted houses and markets you’ll feel close to the Mediterranean. There are sights and museums to …
On a bend in the River Marne, Meaux is a cultured city that rose to prominence in the 17th century. This was when Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, the “Eagle of Meaux” was bishop. Bossuet was an influential theologian in the reign of Louis XVIII and one of history’s great orators. His episcopal palace has been preserved, along …
In the northeast of the Porto Metropolitan Area, Ermesinde has swift transport links to the city by train or Metro. The Caide Marco, Braga and Guimarães commuter line all stop at Ermesinde’s station and will get you to the centre of Porto in under 20 minutes. But if you want to see what these outskirts …
Half an hour north of Porto, Póvoa de Varzim is a coastal resort that first attracted tourists in the 1800s. In the 19th century it was a place where two worlds collided: Fishermen eked out a dangerous living in typical Poveiro sailboats, while the upper crust flocked to the town to bathe on its beaches, …
Colorado boasts some of the most beautiful wildernesses and mountain ranges. Rich in Wild West stories and internationally known for its wildlife and outdoor activities, the state is also home to popular cities such as Denver that offer many museums and art for those who prefer cities to the outdoors. Whether you are a mountain …
On the Loire Estuary, Saint-Nazaire makes no apologies for not being the prettiest city in France. Because this is a place where things get done, and it attracts people on exactly those terms. For big machinery, ambitious engineering works and military history there are few places that can hold a torch to Saint-Nazaire. The shipbuilding …