Milliken is a small town in north-central Colorado that’s just about equidistant from Denver to the south and Cheyenne, Wyoming to the north. The town had a population of about 7,000 residents at the time of the last census, and it was founded more than a century ago. For much of its existence, Milliken was …
Couched in the sprawling wetlands of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, Giethoorn is a village of thatched farmhouses, wooden footbridges and gardens overflowing with flowers, all threaded with canals. Cars aren’t much use in Giethoorn, and the “street” signs are on the canals instead. As with the surrounding region, that latticework of waterways is the product …
The town of Houffalize in Belgian Luxembourg is at the very heart of the Ardennes. Think primeval forests, sharp valleys with gossamer mists and idyllic pastures. Many thousands of hectares of countryside around Houffalize are preserved as a natural park, waiting for adventures on foot, by water or on a mountain bike. You can journey …
In the middle of the 19th century, quartz sand, a valuable mineral for glassmaking, was discovered outside Lommel. This sparked an industry that persists today, permanently altering the countryside around the town. Exhausted former quarries are now nature reserves, and combine to form the gigantic Bosland, the largest wooded area in Flanders. Lommel’s contribution to …
Split, the second-largest city in Croatia and the largest in the Dalmatia region, is a bustling port town with a remarkable landscape. Home to the illustrious Diocletian’s Palace – a World Heritage Site and the city’s most prominent attraction – the former Greek colony was established during the 3rd or 2nd century BC. Recognized as …
Whether you’re an outdoors lover, adventurer, foodie, or art, history, and culture-enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in Glenwood Springs. With four distinct seasons, this town may be small and seemingly remote, but it offers opportunities to participate in many activities all year round. The biggest attractions in town are the numerous hot springs, and the …
The seat of Suwannee County in North Central Florida, sits in the middle of a giant loop on the Suwannee River. With rugged limestone banks and clear, spring-fed tannic waters, this is one of the most beautiful watercourses in America. Live Oak puts you in an awesome position to visit the many parks and preserves …
The oldest city in Belgium was founded as Atuatuca Tungrorum in the 1st century CE. Decades before, the Celtic tribal prince Ambiorix had railed against the Roman Empire on this land, and is remembered with an imposing statue on Grote Markt. You can take a trip back to Roman times all over Tongeren, at the …
In the rolling hills of the Flemish Ardennes, Oudenaarde is a lovable town on the River Scheldt that was famed until the 18th century for its high-quality tapestries. Even though the industry died off 300 years ago there are 15 supreme examples of this needlework at the Mou Museum in the 14th-century cloth hall. This …
The little town of Rochefort is wrapped in a loop in the Lomme River, under the eerie ruins of a Medieval castle. The region around Rochefort is the Famenne, where the limestone hills have been hollowed out by the Lomme and Lesse Rivers, creating labyrinthine cave systems. There’s one right on the edge of town, …