As a traveler exploring the wonders of Arizona, I found myself in awe of Sedona, a place that has earned the prestigious title of “Most Beautiful Place in America” by USA Weekend. Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this enchanting destination offers a geological wonderland filled with hidden gems and iconic marvels. Of course, the Grand Canyon …
There is a lovely island in the Leewards in the Caribbean that is divided largely east by west; it belongs to two countries. The French part covering the north is called St. Martin, while the south called St. Maarten belongs to the Netherlands. The whole island has developed as a popular tourist island, with lovely …
Often overlooked by tourists heading elsewhere in New Zealand, Auckland is well worth taking an extra couple of days to explore so you can experience the urban side of the country. The city itself is full of multi-cultural cuisine and events, world-class specialty coffee shops and a wide range of New Zealand’s best boutiques. There …
Stockholm is not only the culturally abundant capital of Sweden, it is also the most populous city of the Nordic nations. Most populous it may be, but with just under one million people calling Stockholm home, there is more than enough space to go around. The city of Stockholm is a rare kind of city. …
Not far north of Leicester, Loughborough is a university town in the Charnwood Forest. Loughborough University has ballooned in the last few decades, to the point where one in four residents in Loughborough is a student. The town has an international reputation for its bells. The John Taylor & Co Bell Foundry is the last …
Florida is famous worldwide in large part due to its bountiful and beautiful beaches. The first places that come to mind when thinking about the sunny south of Florida are Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys. These beach party towns have made a name for themselves because of their white sandy beaches, vibrant culture and …
Sandwiched on South America’s west coast between Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador is a diverse country with beautiful beaches, amazing scenery and culture galore. It’s rich in history and home to the ancient Inca culture too – the largest and most advanced civilization in the pre-Colombian Americas. So whether you’re …
Chicago is a city known for its food, particularly for hot dogs, deep-dish pizza and jazz music. There’s also gangster legend Al Capone, but did you know that Chicago has some beautiful beaches? As many know, Chicago gets cold and snowy in winter, but during the warmer months, the shorelines are a popular place to …
In the 19th century the fishing village of Cleethorpes on the Humber Estuary was transformed into a bathing resort for holidaymakers coming by train from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Lots of the things that attracted Victorian tourists to Cleethorpes remain today, like the big beach, pier, boating lake, promenade and string of well-kept seafront gardens. On …
Up to the 1980s coalmining was the backbone of this city in West Yorkshire. The landscape had been mined since the 15th century, around the time Wakefield witnessed a decisive battle during the Wars of the Roses. The open cast collieries that used to scar the countryside have been flooded and turned into nature reserves …