An old market town of cobblestone streets and cultured Georgian townhouses, Ashbourne is just a mile shy of the south boundary of the Peak District National Park. You couldn’t be in a better position to see the best of the southern White Peak, a green landscape with imposing limestone formations. Dovedale and its grass-topped ravine …
The New England State of Rhode Island was established by Royal Charter in 1663. In contrast with much of the eastern seaboard of the USA, Rhode Island – the smallest US State – still has farmland and a coastline that has not been over-developed. It is the coastline and the beaches that mark out Rhode …
The fifth largest state in the USA, New Mexico is an extremely diverse state, both in terms of culture and geography. Its landscape ranges from dry desert to snowy mountain peaks and everything in between, making it quite a stunning destination. New Mexico is home to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Aztec Ruins National …
During your trip to West Virginia, you may need some solitude or downtime in nature; what better way to find this than to visit a waterfall. Whether it is the simple act of a gentle (or vigorous, if you choose) walk in nature or the sight of the water cascading over the rocks, your time …
Idaho is a state you do not want to miss on your United States road trip or vacation. The ecological treasures are like no other place in this world (at least, according to the people of Idaho). This state is filled with so many beautiful, diverse landscapes. At times, you might feel you are in …
Famous for its maple syrup, harsh winters, and unparalleled natural beauty, Vermont is a popular destination for Americans looking to escape their chaotic and stressful lives in east coast cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia. As a child, my family vacationed in Vermont many times, making the long drive up from Maryland. We always …
New Hampshire is a state well known for its impressive stretches of wilderness, filled with incredible natural beauty and fascinating wildlife. White Mountain National Forest in the north, with the towering Mount Washington, draws people to visit for winter adventures, and the natural beauty offers a wide array of stunning waterfalls for those willing to …
An ancient town and port on the River Taw, Barnstaple received its charter from the Anglo-Saxon King Æthelstan in 930. The pedestrian streets and alleys of the town centre are brimming with old landmarks like almshouses, a Norman castle mound and a quayside merchant’s hall, all on the Barnstaple Heritage Trail. Barnstaple is a few …
Think of Downtown Dallas and several things will probably spring straight to mind. The historic moments marking DT Dallas’s past with sadness. The glitz and glamor associated with the city from its oil industry dollars and the eighties Dallas themed TV show. The famous football team and their equally famous group of cheerleaders. Has Downtown …
European history would be unimaginable without the remarkable castles scattered across the continent. Castles seem full of magic and mystery, something straight out of a fairytale. Yet so many fairy tales and stories have drawn inspiration from real castles that we can still see around us to this day. Countries like France, Germany, and the …