Santa Rosa in California is close to San Francisco which means that it is easy to visit if you want to get out of town and explore somewhere a little different. Many people won’t know that Santa Rosa is actually the home of the Peanuts cartoon as this was the hometown of Charles M. Schulz, …
Aalst is a relatively small city tucked away on the banks of the River Dendre. It is often passed through as people travel between the neighbouring cities of Ghent and Brussels but it should not just be overlooked. The highlights within the city include some great museums and art galleries, stunning gothic architecture and, of …
The city of Santa Clarita is located approximately 35 miles away from Los Angeles, so with that in mind it is easy to make the trip out here if you are in the area. Many visitors to California overlook this city, which is a great shame as there is a huge amount to see and …
In the east of the Netherlands right in the Dutch/German border is the municipality of Enschede. Although the history of Enschede is largely a mystery, there was some form of establishment in medieval times surrounding the old marketplace. In 1325, Bishop Jan van Diest granted Enschede city rights, and after this the city established its …
Newport News in Virginia is a great place to come if you want to know more about the history of the United States, as this part of the country is simply steeped in traditional buildings, historical gems, and powerhouse museums and galleries. To that end, you can enjoy exploring a model of a Civil War …
Garden Grove is located in Orange County in California and was actually founded all the way back in 1874. This used to be a strong agricultural part of the country and the city quickly became known for its local produce like walnuts and oranges, and this is still alive today thanks to celebrations such as …
The great city of Knoxville is nestled in the state of Tennessee where it is also blessed by an abundance of beautiful surrounding landmarks like the Tennessee River, the gorgeous Great Smoky Mountains, and the equally breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can learn all about the history and culture of Tennessee on a …
Modesto means ‘Modest’ in Spanish, and in many ways this has remained a fitting name for this humble and unassuming city. Many visitors to the region will not realize, for example, that they are witnessing a little bit of American pop culture, as Modesto is actually the hometown of the filmmaker George Lucas, and inspired …
San Bernardino is perhaps most famous for lying along Route 66, probably one of the most iconic roads in the entire world. The city is so indebted to the road, that there is even an annual festival held in its honor, although is by no means the only thing happening in San Bernardino. The city …
The capital of the state of Iowa, Des Moines is a place that mixes the old and the new. If you take a trip here, you will find quirky and unexpected attractions such as the breathtaking Pappajohn Sculpture Park, mixed with historical landmarks like the State Capitol building. As well as historic gems like museums …