The city of Tokushima is known for being one of the main ways that people access the eastern part of the island of Shikoku as it also has its own (small) airport. This part of Shikoku therefore makes a great entry or exit point if you are visiting the island and you can also spend …
As an adventurous traveler in Arizona, I find myself captivated by Tucson, a vibrant city nestled in the hot and arid desert landscape. It’s the second largest city in the state, situated near the Mexican border in the southern part of the United States. Tucson serves as a captivating crossroad where the rich cultures of …
Fort Myers is a laid back, tropical city in Southern Florida. Quieter, smaller and much less well known than the sprawling cities of Tampa, Miami or Orlando, it is a place to relax in the sunshine among the surroundings of beautiful coastline. The beaches and numerous islands nearby offer excellent opportunities for day trips, while …
Best known for its vibrant lifestyle, Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and the capital of Osaka prefecture. One of the largest metropolises in the world, Osaka sits at the mouth of River Yodo on Osaka Bay. Often known as “the Nation’s kitchen” for its role in rice trading in the past, the …
As far as charming, well-preserved colonial cities go, Cartagena, also known as the glittering “Jewel of The Indies,” is an undisputed contender for one of the very best in the world. Gorgeous, vividly painted buildings line pretty, cobbled streets inside the walls of the Old City, an area full of colour, music, history, flavour and …
The Mount Rushmore State, South Dakota is quite a diverse state that is divided into three distinct regions; western South Dakota, eastern South Dakota and the Black Hills. The Missouri River dissects the state in two, separating it geographically east and west. Eastern South Dakota is the most populated region, as it is the flattest …
On the English Riviera in Devon, Torquay has had a lofty reputation since it came into fashion with high society at the start of the 1800s. The resort is at the north end of Tor Bay, amid sharp hills and cliffs made up of red breccia and sandstone. There are enticing beaches under these cliffs …
On a limestone escarpment to the north of the River Witham, Lincoln is a Medieval city built over a Roman fort. That escarpment drops sharply to the river, and to get to get from the railway station to the historic cathedral quarter you have to battle up the aptly named Steep Hill. Once you make …
A beautiful city with a tumultuous history, even Derry’s name is a bone of contention. The official name is Londonderry, but for obvious reasons Derry was always preferred by the city’s Republican communities, and is used more often today. One flashpoint in Derry’s past was the Siege of 1689 by the Jacobites against the Williamites, …
Takamatsu has the claim to fame of being the biggest city in all of Shikoku so for that reason alone it sees more visitors than many other parts of the island. If you plan to visit Shikoku then this can be a good place to start your journey and this is also the capital city …