Friendly, welcoming Indiana doesn’t take much persuading to fall in love with. From rolling farmlands to stunning lakes, long stretches of sand to bustling industrial towns, the Hoosier State is a playground for nature and urban lovers alike. With locals who are more than happy to help, and haggle, Indiana is also one of America’s …
From the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley, Arizona is a Wild West state that was made to be explored. A paradise for road trippers, history buffs and outdoor fanatics, the state offers endless opportunities for activities. It’s also a unique place to pick up a bargain. From the vintage flea markets of the state’s busy …
It’s a state that’s rich in natural parks, scenic mountains, miles of white Gulf beaches, culture and, most notably, civil rights history, making it surprising to discover that Alabama is one the least visited states in America. Buck the trend and make this beautiful and diverse American state next on your bucket list. For visitors …
The largest of all Caribbean islands, Cuba is a magical country located south of Key West, Florida. The enchanted country is a part of almost all bucket lists and how can it not! The colonial cities of Cuba haven’t changed much with time, yet they feel as magnificent as ever with shabby facades covering an …
On the coast in Portugal’s Norte Region, Esposende is a resort by the Cávado River Estuary. The coastline is blessed with a chain of Blue Flag beaches, all in the North Coast Natural Park, which rolls out for kilometres north and south of Esposende. You can learn to ride the tube-like Atlantic waves at a …
Home of the Brothers Grimm, Kassel shines with the wealth of the Hessian Landgraves and Electors who gave the city two of Europe’s greatest gardens. In the west is the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sprinkled on a hillside are Romantic ruins, a Neoclassical palace with a gallery of Old Masters, magical water …
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lübeck is a must-visit city in Schleswig-Holstein. As the capital of the Hanseatic League the city was a central node in a network of ports around the Baltic Sea. For hundreds of years Lübeck has been the “City of the Seven Spires”, and even after a devastating bombing raid in …
A transatlantic staging post since the Age of Discovery, Horta is a maritime town on the east coast of Faial in the Azores. The natural harbour has one of the busiest marinas in the world, and every captain to berth here paints a message on the jetty. This has left a big, colourful mosaic beside …
Where the Gardunha mountains descend to the plains of Cova da Beira, Fundão is a loveable rural town in astonishing natural scenery. You’ll divide your time between the town and it’s churches, 17th-century mansions, and the countryside of cherry orchards, cool rivers and chestnut-coated mountainsides . Fundão’s cherries are irresistible and early summer might be …
Located in the Southern USA, Mississippi is named after the river, which flows along the western border of the state. It is a state filled with history and culture, as well as having an excellent climate. In fact, it never really get much colder than 9°C in Mississippi, making it a year-round destination. Gambling is …