Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota is actually dotted by almost 12,000 to be more precise. A haven for nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike, this state has diversified its attractions to span from historical tourism to national parks and nationally recognized theatres. Whether you’re only stopping through the big cities or trying …
The charming city of Alexandria in Virginia is located close to the capital of the United States, Washington, DC, and if you happen to be going there first, this makes an excellent day trip. That said, Alexandria has much to recommend it in its own right, so if you get the chance it is worth stopping …
Tennessee has it all: a bustling music scene in its lively cities of Memphis and Nashville, tourist attractions such as Graceland and stunning natural paradises that provide something for everyone. Whether you are a country music lover in search of a little live music and bourbon or country line-dancing, Memphis and Nashville await you with …
North Dakota is a land that has seen little change since the days of Theodore Roosevelt – or even Lewis and Clark for that matter. Roosevelt, who was an avid fan of the state and who often retreated there during his presidency, said it was ‘a world of beauty and colour and limitless space.’ What’s …
For a champagne aficionado a trip to Épernay is a lifetime ambition. The Avenue de Champagne is a who’s who of champagne houses, where Moët et Chandon, De Castellane and Mercier are all cosy neighbours. You’ll be led beneath the earth to 200-year-old tunnels where the steady cool temperatures allow champagne to mature in peace. …
Iran might not seem like your usual tourist destination, and it’s certainly true that theocratic juntas, a fervor for all things nuclear, and tales of autocratic shahs from decades gone by don’t make for the most enticing of travel cocktails. But Iran isn’t like most Middle Eastern countries. Millennia of rising and falling civilizations – …
Toronto’s largest suburb, Mississauga is Canada’s sixth most populated city. It sits to the west of Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario, spanning for over 280 square kilometres. Although Mississauga was only established as a city in 1974, it dates back to the 1600s when European settlers arrived. It later became a town, followed …
The capital of the state of Florida, Tallahassee is a great place to come if you are looking for a little bit of everything in one place. Florida is primarily known for its gorgeous scenery, and you certainly won’t be disappointed in Tallahassee thanks to the plethora of flora and fauna on offer in the …
Hamilton is a historic port city in the Niagara Peninsula region of Ontario. It is wrapped around the western edges of Lake Ontario midway between Toronto and the US border. In the past, this growing city was quite industrial, known then as ‘Steeltown’. Today, Hamilton still has its industrialised area, though it also has a …
The Quebec city of Laval covers the entire islands of Île Jésus and Îles Laval. The city is Montreal’s largest suburb, sitting just to the north of it. Still, it is a municipality in its own right, as well as being Canada’s thirteenth largest city. Laval is a large city with a lot of history …