Located in the Cumberland County of Maine, Falmouth is a town of around 11,000 people that is a part of the metropolitan area called “Portland-South Portland-Biddeford.” As a northern suburb of Portland, it is bordered by Casco Bay, which features one of the largest anchorages in Maine. Falmouth hosts three private golf clubs and the …
Located just off Interstate 55 in Arkansas’ northeastern-most corner, the town of Blytheville was founded in the 1870s. In the old days, much of the town’s economy was based on the timber industry; with it, came masses of rough working men who reportedly made the town pretty rough and dangerous. Due to its proximity to …
Located just off Interstate 30 southwest of Little Rock, Bryant would be a great place to stay when visiting central Arkansas. It’s conveniently located within a short drive from the state capital and many of the state’s most popular parks – even the famous hot springs as well. With just over 16,000 residents, Bryant still …
With a population of nearly 1.8 million residents, Hungary’s capital Budapest is also its largest city and the 9th most populous metropolitan area in the European Union. Budapest straddles the Danube River in the north-central portion of the country and is divided into two sections—Buda and Pest. Like many Eastern European cities, Budapest features an …
Although to many Pickering is just a commuter city for Toronto, it is actually quite a fascinating place to visit. Not only does it have an extremely long history, but it also has quite a vibrant arts scene. Still, for some reason it is often overlooked by travellers, even though it has so much to …
According to historians, Naples was first settled by Greek immigrants in the 2nd millennium BC, making it one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited urban centers. Naples is Campania’s capital, and with a population of just shy of one million residents, it’s the country’s third-most populous city behind Rome and Milan. In addition to vibrant …
Located on Italy’s northwest Mediterranean coast, Genoa is the capital of the country’s Liguria region and has a population of nearly 600,000 residents. That makes it one of the country’s top ten most populous cities. It’s also Italy’s busiest seaport by volume and ranks 12th overall in the European Union. Dating back to medieval times, …
Located to the northeast of Little Rock, Maumelle is also in Pulaski County; though it’s a separate municipality, it’s considered by locals to be a suburb of Little Rock. Much of the town sits along the Arkansas River, and it’s also home to two lakes that are regional recreation hotspots. Lakes Willastein and Valencia are …
Due to its small size and rural setting, Cabot isn’t exactly jam-packed with things that’ll keep you and your travel partners busy for days. But if you’re willing to visit some of the surrounding cities and countryside, you just may be surprised at what you find. The region north of Little Rock is home to …
Pisa is a city of about 100,000 residents in central Italy’s Tuscany region. It’s most well-known around the world as the home of the famous Leaning Tower. The tower was originally built in the 12th century and reaches nearly 200 feet into the sky. Though it’s tilted at almost five degrees, it’s still possible for …