Dainty Saga Prefecture is a small prefecture on the beautiful island of Kyushu and is known for its capital city which is also called Saga. This part of Japan is famous for its ornate ceramic ware, particularly pottery pieces, so if you want to pick up some souvenirs then this is a great place to …
To get the most from Northern Ireland’s world famous seascapes and historic cities you’ll need to be organised because there’s so much to get through. On the road you can follow itineraries like the Causeway Coastal Route, which will get you to volcanic landmarks like the UNESCO Giant’s Causeway, but also epic beaches, glens, cliffs …
Volcanoes, steaming lava fields, bubbling mud pools, waterfalls and geothermal springs all await in primordial North Iceland. In this region just a few kilometres from the Arctic Circle you may feel at the end or the beginning of the earth. North Iceland’s natural marvels are spread around a vast and unpopulated area, where the largest …
The city of Cambridge is synonymous with its world-renowned university, which dates all the way back to the start of the 13th century. Held in high regard for its scientific prowess, Cambridge’s roll-call of prestigious alumni is too long to list, but includes Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking and Sir Isaac Newton. And as you’d guess, …
You’ve surely read about Iceland’s glaciers, volcanoes and hot springs, well in the South Iceland region you can live them. The most convenient way in is to drive the Golden Circle, which has the site of Europe’s oldest parliament, the thunderous Gullfoss waterfall and the geyser that gave all other geysers their name, all on …
Casually nicknamed “Philly,” Philadelphia sits in Southeastern Pennsylvania, in the Mid-Atlantic region, and borders Delaware and New Jersey. The former capital of the United States of America, the city is extremely significant to the life and history of the nation. Home to world-class museums and universities, Philly’s architecture and colonial legacy is unrivaled. The birthplace …
One of the most significant technological and cultural hubs in the country, San Jose, California, is a hotbed of urban prowess, entertainment and of course, has its stunning Mediterranean-like climate and topography, delivering warm, dry and sunny weather all year round. One of the best things about San Jose is its convenient location, within arm’s …
Resting in a hollow on its namesake river, the city of Newry is divided between Counties Armagh and Down near the border with Ireland. There’s breathtaking nature wherever you go, starting with the waters of the Carlingford Lough, which has the sensational Cranfield Beach at its mouth. To the west are the rounded peaks of …
The largest city in the East Midlands made international news in 2012 when the body of King Richard III was discovered under a car park. Richard had been slain in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth Field, a few miles west, and was buried hastily at an abbey, has long since been defunct. In 2015 …
A city that hardly needs introduction, Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, going back to the 11th century at the latest. The university’s various self-governing colleges, scattered around the old centre of the city give Oxford its singular character and are endowed with dignified monuments by architects like Sir Christopher …