In the English industrial Midlands, Kidderminster is a town by the Severn Valley around 20 miles southwest of Birmingham. Weaving had been a way of life in this part of the country for centuries, but in the 18th century Kidderminster began to specialise in carpet-making, and became synonymous with this trade. Those old carpet factories …
It might be a territory of the United States, but Puerto Rico is very far removed from mainland America. The Spanish speaking-island is a cultural melange of influences from across the Caribbean, offering a diverse mixture of colonial architecture, unique Afro-Puerto Rican cultures and tropical landscapes. The island has been hit hard by hurricanes in …
Reykjavik is the largest city and capital of Iceland, and it’s the perfect destination to delve into everything that this Nordic nation has to offer. The city is the country’s transport hub, and these days it’s incredibly well connected, meaning you can use the city as a base for exploring the rest of the country …
Florence is one of Italy’s most historic and elegant cities. The capital of the stunning Tuscany region, Florence is a city of masterful architecture and artistic gems that are, quite simply, calling out to be admired. The skyline is composed of grandiose medieval buildings that demonstrate the importance the city held during the medieval period …
On the North Devon coast, Ilfracombe is a pretty harbour town and seaside resort encircled by massive slate cliffs. The working harbour dates back to the 12th century and is protected by a hill capped with the oldest functioning lighthouse in the UK. Walkers can negotiate one of the trickiest but most spectacular stretches of …
A town on high chalk slopes in the Chilterns, Wycombe has some of South England’s prettiest countryside in its back garden. The National Trust owns big tracts of this land on former estates just outside town. One, West Wycombe Park was the 18th-century residence of Sir Francis Dashwood, and the meeting place of the notorious …
In this article, I’m going to cover the very best tours you can go on in South Africa. How do I know they’re so good? Because I’ve traveled the length and breadth of South Africa and know the ins and outs as well as a local. There are few places that combine such a mix …
After the Second World War Hemel Hempstead was chosen as a New Town to answer the UK’s need for extra housing, and what was once a small settlement on the River Gade is now home to 90,000 people. The core of the New Town can be found at Marlowes on the east bank of the …
Canada is a vast and diverse land. The world’s second-largest nation by area has a huge array of sights and activities to offer travelers looking to explore this enormous part of the world. The country has something for everyone, with eclectic, modern cities that range from the French-influenced metropolises in Quebec to the outdoor loving …
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is one of the most spellbinding parts of Italy. Shaped like a ball being kicked by the Italian boot, the island is home to turquoise waters and white sand beaches, UNESCO listed Greek temples, and one of Europe’s highest active volcanoes, Mount Etna. The main cities on the …