15 Best Things to do in Pelham (AL)

Blue Water Park, Pelham

Pelham is known to be one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. Located in the scenic foothills of Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham was named after a courageous officer who served in the American Civil War, John Pelham. At just 20 miles south of bustling Birmingham, Pelham is perfectly placed for …

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15 Best Things to Do in Hartlepool (Durham, England)

HMS Trincomalee

A port town on the North Sea with 1,400 years of history, Hartlepool was born around a 7th-century monastery. By the 19th and early 20th century Hartlepool had become crucial for its shipbuilding industry and because of this the town was a victim of a rare bombardment by the Imperial German Navy in 1914. Following …

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15 Best Things to Do in Athens (AL)

Isom’s Orchard

Athens is one of the oldest cities in Alabama, founded way back in 1818. It originally went by the name of Athenson but was later renamed after the ancient city in Greece. It is well-known as an early railroad and cotton city, with a rich heritage which has become a haven for history lovers. With …

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15 Best Things to Do in Downtown Raleigh

Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

At first glance, Downtown Raleigh, the historic center of North Carolina’s capital city, appears to be a quiet and reserved place where there’s not much going on. Start exploring and you’ll soon discover otherwise. Raleigh hasn’t been nicknamed the city of oaks for nothing, and yes, the streets of Downtown are broad and lined with …

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13 Day Trips from Siem Reap

Banteay Srei Temple, Cambodia

For many visitors, Siem Reap is the gateway to the largest group of religious buildings ever built – The Angkor complex. No trip here is complete without taking a few days to explore all the temples, but they’re not the only reason that Siem Reap is Cambodia’s premier tourist destination. When you’ve had enough of …

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15 Amazing Waterfalls in Italy

Cascate delle Marmore

Famous for more than olive oil, spaghetti and the mafia, Italy is a wonderfully diverse country with a broad spectrum of historic, contemporary and natural sites that makes it among the world’s most popular destinations for foreign visitors looking to get a great bang for their travel buck. In Italian, waterfall is ‘cascate,’ or ‘cascata.’ …

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15 Amazing Waterfalls in Australia

King George Falls, Australia

An Australian friend once told me that iconic Foster’s Lager wasn’t even brewed in Australia, and that Aussie’s didn’t drink it. I felt like the Australia I thought I knew didn’t exist. After all, if you can’t believe in a guy named Crocodile Dundee, what can you believe? Despite all that, Australia is still the …

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15 Best Day Trips from Lucca

San Marino

Lucca is a city steeped in Italian history that draws thousands of visitors per year. From medieval walls and Roman amphitheatres, to more modern restaurants and wine bars, Lucca has a great range of attractions that make it a perfect base for any trip to Northern Italy. Located within the Tuscany region, there are many …

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15 Best Things to Do in Flagstaff (AZ)

Meteor Crater

The cultural and historic city of Flagstaff, located in Northern Arizona, got its name after some travellers passing through on America’s 100th Independence Day stripped a pine tree to raise an American flag in celebration. With year-round entertainment due to four contrasting seasons, Flagstaff is the largest city in Northern Arizona and lies at around …

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15 Best Things to Do in Lake Havasu City (AZ)

Lake Havasu’s Hiking Trails

As I ventured into the geographically isolated beauty of Lake Havasu City, I couldn’t help but be captivated by its status as an oasis in the desert, blessed with over 300 days of glorious sunshine each year. The city’s story began in 1963 when it was established on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu, nestled …

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