Sitting right along the Ottawa River opposite Canada’s capital city is Gatineau; a small city with loads of character. Gatineau has all of the recreation, attractions and entertainment that any large city has, although it is much smaller. Tourists often miss out on the city, visiting Ottawa instead, but there is so much to see …
Touted as a modern metropolis to rival London and packed with places of interest, Lisbon is a city that is really going places. There is a plethora of history here, with tales of everything from Roman imperialists to exotic Berber pirates, Moorish builders to fierce Reconquista knights, all wrapped up in the grand palaces and …
On Guadeloupe’s Grande-Terre island, Sainte-Anne is a lively tourist enclave in a peaceful agricultural region. The restaurants and bars are open ’til late, and the beaches on Sainte-Anne’s waterfront are convivial and fun. But you can ditch the crowds too by finding other immaculate beaches along the coast. Nearly all are swimmable as there’s a …
In the South of France’s Hérault Department, Lunel is an understated town by the fabled Camargue marshes. The location is superb but Lunel isn’t quite on the tourist map. That could change soon as a selection of great museums and attractions have just been opened or updated. There’s a thrilling Roman site, a museum with …
On a loop in the River Doubs known as the Boucle (Oxbow), Besançon is a wonderful city that was once a strategic prize for Europe’s great empires. With the Doubs giving the city a natural moat Besançon could hardly have been easier to defend, especially because the only way in by land was over a …
The city of Lakewood is blessed with an abundance of gorgeous Colorado scenery, and with that in mind you may spend much of your time here outdoors enjoying all that this part of the United States has to offer. To that end, Lakewood has over 99 different parks to choose from, as well as greenbelts …
Kansas City in Kansas is not to be mistaken for its namesake Kansas City in nearby Missouri, and while one is undoubtedly more famous than the other, Kansas City in Kansas should not be overlooked as a place to visit. One of the best things about the city is the fact that it is packed …
On the eastern shore of France’s largest freshwater lake, Aix-les-Bans is a chic Savoy resort that radiates old-world glamour. In the 19th century the lake, mountains and curative waters contributed to one of Europe’s most fashionable destinations. Kings, queens, dukes, maharajas and counts all descended on the resort, and opulent art nouveau palace hotels were …
Wyoming is one of the most visited and most beautiful of the 50 states. Home to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, this is the best of wild and natural America. It’s a mecca for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, but it’s also a testament to the country’s history, recalling the days of …
Many visitors to Torrance won’t realize that this part of the United States is actually only 15 minutes away from LAX Airport, and offers an amazing getaway for those who choose to make the trip here. Torrance is known by locals as being a hidden gem in this part of California, and it the perfect …