Up until 2015, you would rarely hear a friend or relative tell you that they were planning on a trip to Mons. But since being crowned the European City of Culture in that particular year, Mons has put itself on the tourism map. Although it may not be as packed full of events as 2015, …
The capital of the Oise Department, Beauvais is a likeable city that took quite a bit of war damage but still has its share of medieval buildings to grab your attention. The cathedral is one of a kind, with the highest choir in the world but no nave as it was never completed. You’ll also …
The largest city in the region of Wallonia, Charleroi is often overlooked as a tourist destination. It certainly does not have as much to offer as widely visited Brussels and Bruges but what it lacks in mass appeal, Charleroi makes up for with its character. An industrial city with an interesting and honest history, Charleroi …
Nijmegen, also historically known as Nimeguen is a city in the south east of the Netherlands in the Gelderland province. Located on the Waal river, this municipality is close to the border of Germany and the towns of Kleve, Goch and Emmerich. Considered to be the oldest city in the Netherlands, Nijmegen celebrated 2000 years …
Namur proves that size isn’t everything. It is a stylish, charming and politically important city in the Wallonia region of Belgium. The old-town area of Namur is very charming provided that you are willing to delve deeper than its slightly tough looking exterior. The undeniable highlight of the city however is without question its citadel. …
Haarlem is a neighbouring municipality to Amsterdam and is the capital of North Holland, with a metropolitan population of 155,000. The history of this city dates back to pre-medieval times when early settlers sought trade on the North Sea and had to gain passage through Haarlem to reach Amsterdam. From the 13th century onwards there …
More tons of fish are landed at Boulogne than any other fishing port in the country. The sea is the soul of this city; the Romans launched their invasion of Britain from here, and Napoleon would have done the same in the first years of the 19th century, while a few decades later there was …
Nestled in sunny San Diego County in Southern California is the city of Oceanside and as the name suggests, this city is also located next to the sea. As such, you will find over six miles of beaches here as well as a range of beach attractions like a boardwalk and pier that dates back …
The city of Providence is also the capital of the state of Rhode Island and sits in the picturesque northern part of Narragansett Bay. The area is known for its historical roots, and to that end there are a huge number of culturally and historically important sites here, and if you are in the mood …
The quaint city of Rancho Cucamonga sits at the base of the magnificent San Gabriel Mountains in California. The area is close to the downtown district of Los Angeles, so with that in mind you can easily visit this city for a day trip, or spend a little longer if you prefer. Rancho Cucamonga was …