Amid the ageless beauty of the Peak District, Buxton is the highest market town in England, at 300 metres above sea level. Travellers came to Buxton to drink its spring water for hundreds of years before the 5th Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish set out bold plans for a spa resort in the 18th century. …
Cumbria’s only city, Carlisle is rooted in the 2nd century as a Roman settlement tied to Hadrian’s Wall, the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire. That enormous defence is the largest Roman artefact in the world, and there are forts and long portions of the wall in touching distance of Carlisle. This city was on …
There are a few things that spring to mind when you hear the name “Worcester”. It might be the sumptuous Gothic cathedral tower, the tangy sauce that goes into Bloody Marys or the fine brand of soft paste porcelain. You can pull on all these threads in Worcester and dive into with the city’s storied …
On the Romantic Road in Middle Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of those sweet old towns that doesn’t seem quite real at first glance. To enter, you pass through a defensive system of more than 40 towers that are much as they were when King of Sweden and Count of Tilly were in …
A genteel Victorian seaside resort on the South Coast of England, Bournemouth cultivates a polished, stately image. This has much to do with its many gardens, planted with sub-tropical species like palms and ferns that thrive in the town’s warmer microclimate. Bournemouth has some of the warmest sea temperatures in England, on seven miles of …
Noboribetsu is a town which is also part of the wide Shikotsu-Toya National Park and is one of the prime tourist spots in Hokkaido for domestic tourists. The reason for this is that Noboribetsu is known for its onsen or hot springs and part of the area around the town is called Hell Valley thanks …
The town of Obihiro sits on the island of Hokkaido and would have been one of the most important cities in the Tokachi Plain region of the island in the days of old. Now however the town has a far mellower feeling to it, and is also has the claim to fame of being one …
The city of Kobe is located on the island of Honshu and is known for being one of the most vibrant cities in Japan. The city is located on a scenic harbor and also has its own mountain which offers sweeping views across the region. Kobe is also known for its devastating earthquake which hit …
The city of Nagano is located in the Nagano Prefecture and this is known as one of the premium destinations to visit on Honshu if you are looking for some winter fun. To that end you will find a number of ski slopes here that are perfect if you fancy going skiing or snowboarding, and …
The town of Niseko is one of the jewels in the crown of Hokkaido and sits at the bottom of the impressive Mount Yotei which is now a dormant volcano. As well as providing great hiking opportunities, Mount Yotei offers stunning vistas across Niseko, and you can also check out other top spots like the …