Located in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, Abbotsford is right next to Greater Vancouver and the USA. It is the largest city outside Greater Vancouver and has the third highest percentage of visible minorities in the country. Culturally rich and filled with history, Abbotsford is often a stopover for many on route to Vancouver or Alaska. …
Say Vancouver, and most travelers will think of the western Canadian destination known for its rainy weather and close proximity to the ski slopes. However, another, lesser well known Vancouver exists in Washington State, also near the Pacific Ocean, in the Pacific Northwest, but with a host of unique attractions all its own. If you’re …
Cambridge was formed in 1973 through the amalgamation of four separate towns. As a result, it became a city with loads of history and charm. Cambridge is a culturally rich city with lots to see and do. It is home to historic landmarks, cultural attractions and natural sights, making it appealing to all. Unfortunately, tourism …
Texas is a place where kids have ample room to unleash their creativity, energy, and imagination. From man-made theme parks to natural historical parks to historical sites to theaters, there is simply so much to do. Families can easily spend weeks exploring all that this great state has to offer without even scratching the surface …
‘The Natural State’ is located in the south-eastern region of the US, with the Mississippi River making up for most of its eastern border. Arkansas is generally split into lowlands and highlands, both of which boast their own natural beauty. The Ozarks and the Ouachita Mountains are spread across the northwest part of the state, …
The captivating town of Óbidos became home to Portugal’s queens after Afonso II gifted it to his wife Urraca of León in the 1200s. Many of the buildings and monuments in were founded or funded by a queen. On a narrow ridge, the town’s weaving, carless streets are contained by the dominant walls of a …
Leaving Lisbon’s western suburbs and climbing into Sintra feels like crossing over into another world. This town is in a green mountainscape of palaces, country estates, parks and a medieval castle. In the centre, the Palace of Sintra was a residence for the Portuguese royalty, and it’s just one of many exquisite properties to win …
When well-heeled Lisboans need a change of airs in summer they go west to Cascais on the upper lip of the Tagus Estuary. At this beach getaway you can bathe in transparent waters at peaceful coves. Or you can brave the charging Atlantic waves of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park on a surfboard. Portugal’s royal family …
Hiding in Beira Litoral between the cities of Aveiro and Coimbra is the town of Cantanhede. Since prehistory there have been quarries in Cantanhede, exploiting rich seams of high-quality limestone. There’s a museum all about this stone in the centre of town, in one of a couple of sophisticated palaces from the 16th century. In …
Commanding vineyards and golden plains, Estremoz is a historic city within two layers of defensive walls. The upper core was a medieval home to royalty, where the Queen Elizabeth of Aragon passed away in the 14th century. In the lower reaches there’s a newer wall from the 17th century responding to the threat from Spain …