The capital city of Nova Scotia, Halifax has a rich maritime history, beautiful architecture and a magnificent coastline. It is home to one of the greatest natural harbours in the world, which today is still a busy seaport and a massive economic hub for all of Eastern Canada. Halifax is a fantastic tourist destination, what …
The Ardennes is the name given to a region of Belgium in the south that extends into Luxembourg, France and Germany. This southern region is totally different from the busy, industrial north. The things available to do in this region are as varied as you might imagine and include some great museums, plenty of beer …
Despite high poverty levels and an overreliance on copper prices to keep cash flowing through the governmental coffers, Zambia has weathered the upheavals of post-colonial Africa better than most all of its near neighbors. This is not a country of coups and counter coups, but rather of democracy and capital investment. It’s a place where …
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in the state of Michigan and lies next to the majestic Grand River that rages past in this beautiful part of the United States. The city is a haven for many things, but is especially worth a visit for anyone who is interested in art, as Grand Rapids …
Fayetteville in North Carolina is a place of rich history coupled with southern hospitality. Located close to Fort Bragg, Fayetteville is understandably proud of its military background, and you will find museums and monuments here dedicated to telling the story of the service of many of the men and women in the area. As well …
Glendale used to be most famous for its mall, but now this city on the outskirts of Los Angeles is known for so much more, and is rapidly making a name for itself as the place to come if you want something a little different. The city is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and as such …
The city of Shreveport sits along the raging Red River and is the place to come if you are looking for a wild ride and a huge range of things to do. If you like the great outdoors, then there is certainly plenty to experience here, such as parks, zoos, and the largest rose garden …
Many people come to Huntington Beach just to enjoy the gorgeous surf breaks and the sandy beach here that stretches for almost 10 miles along the coast line of the city. As such, this city is now one of the most well loved on the West Coast, and you will find a mix of a …
The world’s youngest independent nation has not had it easy since it decided, pretty unanimously (over 98% of the people here opted to break from the Republic of the Sudan when there was a referendum back in January 2011), to go it alone. Ongoing is the brutal South Sudanese Civil War, which has seen more …
On the right bank of the Isle River, Périgueux is a gorgeous city with not one but two historic centres: The Cité district is a cultured quarter of 19th century boulevards and is strewn with little hints left behind by its ancient Roman residents. The best of these is the Vesunna Museum, where the ground …