Often lumped in with its larger neighbor, Dallas, Fort Worth is an interesting city in East Texas filled with some typical Texan delights. Though Dallas is more known for its modern culture, Fort Worth is a great way to experience typical Texan life, as well as some of the history of the state. Though both …
Taipei is the sprawling, urban heartland of Taiwan, a city of intriguing Taiwanese culture, where modern and ancient customs and architecture fuse together in the light of a welcoming, local atmosphere that leaves international visitors looking to stay for longer and to uncover more of the mysteries of this eclectic destination. Taipei’s location gives visitors …
Five different valleys converge at the town of Stroud in the southwest Cotswolds. For hundreds of years the fast-flowing rivers and plentiful sheep in these valleys helped drive a lucrative textile industry. There used to be around 150 textile mills here, producing fabrics like Stroudwater Scarlet, which was used for British Army uniforms. Snooker table …
On a scenic natural harbour at the estuary of the River Dart, Dartmouth is an enchanting Medieval seafaring town. The picturesque scenery, snug streets and striking historic landmarks come together to give you something unforgettable. Dartmouth has delectable food, whether it’s ultra-fresh shellfish or local cream that goes into the famed Devon cream teas and …
Cairns is perfectly situated on the eastern coastline of Australia, far up in the north of Queensland, overlooking the colourful marine world of the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical climes of the Daintree Rainforest. The city is the largest at the top end of the state, and it’s the perfect base from which to …
Birmingham is the largest and most populous city in the state of Alabama, and while its grey exterior and long association with coal and iron works fail to hide its relatively new history as a huge, southern industrial centre, recent developments have begun to turn this large city into a cultural centre in its own …
The southernmost city on the British mainland, Truro is in the shadow of a Gothic Revival cathedral started not long after the Truro diocese was founded in 1876. Long a port town, Truro took on new importance at the high watermark of Cornwall’s tin mining industry in the 1800s. Solemn granite monuments built during this …
As a town on top of the Lancashire Coalfield, Wigan was swept up in the Industrial Revolution and became a coalmining and cotton-spinning centre. The collieries and mills were served by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, a dumbfounding piece of Georgian engineering connecting major manufacturing hubs across the North West. Relics of Wigan’s industrial period …
In southeast Cornwall, Looe is both a favourite family escape and a real working fishing port. The town is in hilly landscape at the mouth of the Looe River, and sheltered along the river is the harbour where fishing boats bob on the water and you can test your crab-catching skills on the quayside. Looe …
In contrast to its Caribbean cousins like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s Pacific coastal towns that hasn’t yet been irreversibly marred by Western capitalism. In fact, it’s one of the most astonishingly beautiful places in the country. Young backpackers in search of adventure – as well as relaxed foreigners …