One of the main attractions in Tampa, Florida, is its beaches. The city is a major business center with plenty to attract tourists; the museums and Busch Gardens – an amusement park with an African theme – spring to mind immediately. Add the fine restaurants and vibrant nightlife, and Tampa is a great place for …
Established by Imperial decree at the end of the 18th century, Odessa quickly flourished as a crucial port on the Black Sea. In the 19th century Odessa was the most populous city in the future Ukraine, and was inhabited by titans of the age like the writer Alexander Pushkin and Field Marshall Vorontsov who made …
The old city of Lviv in western Ukraine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the crossroads of cultures and jam packed with historic architecture. Being on a key trade route made Lviv very cosmopolitan in medieval times: Ukrainians, Poles, Armenians, Jews and Germans mixed here for hundreds of years, at a time when this …
Ukraine’s second city is in the east of the country in the region of the same name. Internationally Kharkiv is associated with manufacturing and commerce, a reputation that has persisted since it was the third-largest centre of industry in the USSR. As for tourism, Kharkiv was never directly affected by the recent conflict in eastern …
Ukraine’s capital is a green metropolis on flowing hills next to the Dnieper River. In the middle ages Kiev was the capital of an enormous state occupying a big tranche of Eastern Europe, and you can enter monasteries and cathedrals stemming from this golden age. There’s no denying that Kiev has seen some tough times, …
The coastal city of Tel Aviv is Israel’s effortlessly chic cosmopolitan destination for those looking to catch some rays, indulge in the mouth watering foodie scene, or hit the shops. The gorgeous beaches alongside the metropolitan comforts of a thriving city make it a world-class destination for visitors. It’s a hotbed of local culture, where …
The ocean state known as Rhode Island in New England is America’s smallest state. In spite of its diminutive size, it offers visitors over 40-miles of coastline. The estimated population of this wee island is 1.06-million. Rhode Island combines picturesque beaches with delectable cuisine, chic stores, a booming nightlife, and an infinite list of activities, …
A World Heritage city in southern Mexico, Oaxaca has a special identity that comes from indigenous cultures like the Mixtecs and Zapotecs. They built settlements close by and still have significant minorities across the state. Minutes from Oaxaca is Monte Albán, a lofty Zapotec city atop a ridge, and after losing a few hours in …
A border city with a rakish reputation, Tijuana is almost a byword for earthy pleasures. And while tequila, margaritas and sleaze are still front and centre, Tijuana’s character has changed a little since American traffic slowed because of Mexico’s cartel war. Yes, there are grubby parts, especially if you venture into the Zona Norte. But …
In the dry grassland and desert of the Central Mexican heartland, San Miguel de Allende is a World Heritage city with a large community of artists as well as retirees from the United States and Canada. San Miguel’s name was changed in 1826 in honour of Ignacio Allende, a commander in the insurgency during the …