When people working in Dublin want to flee from big city life they settle in quiet commuter towns like Naas. Out in rural County Kildare you’re 35 kilometres from the capital and can de-stress on country activities like horse riding, golf and visits to grand old estates. Naas is on the 18th-century Grand Canal, which …
The state capital is a thriving example of New York’s wealthy history and an absolute pleasure to explore. Albany is home to various architectural wonders, most prominently the Empire State Plaza, but you’ll also find various fine collections of public art dotted around the city. However, the capital is also famous for being the gateway …
Near the very centre of Ireland, Tullamore is a town divided by the Grand Canal, which first linked the Midlands with Dublin back in 1798. A decade earlier, this place was the scene of the world’s first aviation disaster, when a hot air balloon crash causing a fire that burnt down up to 130 houses. …
The seaport of Sligo in the northwest of Ireland is somewhere that will always be associated with the poet W. B. Yeats. His mother was from the town, and Yeats himself was a regular visitor in his childhood. It’s no mystery why Sligo is often called “Yeats Country” as so many local places appear in …
The town of Athlone is at an ancient crossing point on the Shannon River, near the very centre of Ireland. When the idea of a federal Irish Republic was floated by the political party Sinn Féin in the 1970s, Athlone was mooted as the capital of a united federal Ireland because of its central position. …
As one of Japan’s largest and indeed, most popular cities, Kyoto has no shortage of people arriving to visit and marvel at the ancient capital and all its archaic temples and colourfully adorned shrines. Positively dripping in history and centuries of culture, the city is a must-see destination when in Japan. The crowds of travelers …
Arizona, the sixth largest state in the United States of America, is a unique combination of diverse landscapes, rich history, and an eclectic culture. Also known as the Grand Canyon State, the state was once home to several Native American clans. One of the ‘four corners state’ (other three being Utah, Colorado, New Mexico), Arizona …
Originally inhabited by the Paleo-Indians, Indiana is a North American state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region. With Indianapolis as the state capital and the largest city in the state, Indiana is the 17th most populous and 38th largest state in the United States of America. The state borders with Lake Michigan, Michigan, …
Popularly known as the “Garden Island” or “The Garden Isle,” Kauai is the oldest geological island among the primary Hawaiian Islands. The fourth largest in Hawaii and the 21st largest in the nation, the island is blessed with a stunning landscape. The first island to have been discovered by the great English Explorer, Captain James …
The capital and the largest city in Spain, Madrid is as fascinating as the European cities can get. A top vacation destination for travelers within the continent, Madrid is best characterized by its astonishing cultural and artistic heritage as well as its thriving nightlife – regarded as one of the best in the world. Known …