When this city in Östergötland County was an industrial powerhouse in the 1900s, it was known as “Little Manchester”. You’ll understand why when you visit the Industrilandskapet, a whole quarter of preserved 19th and 20th-century textile factories and warehouses converted into homes, university buildings and visitor attractions. Norrköping’s location on the Motala ström made it …
Couched in a landscape of infinite lakes , Växjö is a small, forward-thinking city in the Småland Province. In this beautiful setting, Växjö has taken the mantle as Sweden’s greenest city. Here CO2 emissions have been cut by half since 1993 and are now less than a third of the EU average. For culture, Växjö …
Tucked away on the east coast of the United States of America, nestled between New Hampshire and New York, lies peaceful and picturesque Vermont. Home to countless acres of mountains which attract families and backpackers alike every year to hit the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. If the snow isn’t what attracts you to Vermont, …
Tied to Copenhagen by the Öresund Bridge, Malmö was Danish until the 16th century. Its role as a Hanseatic trading port in medieval times gives its architecture a Dutch feel in its curved and crow-stepped gables. The old town squares, Lilla Torg and Stortorget are car-free, photogenic and high-spirited in summer. The castle, which was …
Sitting in the American South, South Carolina is a state that if filled with history, culture and fantastic cuisine. The landscape is also stunning, with majestic mountains, beautiful coastlines and scenic forests. South Carolina is also a state filled with lakes. In fact, its major lakes cover a total of 1,770 square kilometres, which is …
Besides its laid-back vibe and warm weather, Hawaii is home to some of the most amazing beaches in the world. The good news is that this island state features a variety of beaches, including secluded beaches for honeymooning couples, big touristy beaches, picturesque coves, beaches with big waves, and even beaches with green sand. If …
Torre del Greco is a commune within the greater Metropolitan area of Naples on the western coast of mainland Italy. This commune is famous for its harvesting and production of coral and the waters surrounding Torre del Greco have always had an abundance of this natural invertebrate. Throughout the town centre you can find a …
Marsala is a town located on the western coast of the Island of Sicily. This town is the most populated in the province of Trapani with a current population of approximately 82,000 – it is also the fifth largest town by population on the island. Marsala should not be confused with the Indian recipe although …
In medieval times Lund was the seat of an archbishopric that held sway over all of the Nordic countries. And speaking to that religious power is the amazing cathedral, the greatest Romanesque edifice in Scandinavia. That has to be the first thing you do in Lund, a green city famed for its reputable university and …
Southwest of Stockholm is the city of Södertälje, close enough to the capital to be called a suburb and served by the Stockholm commuter rail network. Known for being very cosmopolitan, Södertälje is also a manufacturing city and is the base of the worldwide truck brand, Scania AB. There’s a museum all about Scania here, …