Pistoia is a beautiful city in the heart of the Tuscany region of Italy that lies in close proximity to Florence and Pisa. The city has a current population of 90,000 and is a popular summer destination for both tourists and Italians who come to admire its stunning medieval architecture. During ancient times, this city …
The Norrland city of Gävle is by no means large but punches above its weight for museums, family days out, parks and cultural venues. If you hurry in December you might also catch sight of the Gävle Goat. This big straw Christmas monument rarely survives to the end of the month as it is normally …
Catanzaro is known as the city of two seas and has a population of 91,000 – this city is the capital of the Calabria region of Italy and is located on the eastern side of the “dog leg” of the country. Catanzaro is known for its illustrious silk and velvet production and is also a …
Lucca is a historical city located in Tuscany on the western coast of Italy – this city lies in close proximity to Pisa and is known as the city of a hundred churches due to its large amount of historical religious structures. Lucca is known throughout Italy for its fantastic medieval city walls that still …
Alessandria is a city within the Piedmont region on Northern Italy and has a current population of approximately 93,000. The city lies directly in-between the Bormida and Tanaro Rivers and is equidistant from the three major cities of Milan, Genoa and Turin. Due to its central location between these important economic cities, Alessandria has a …
Pesaro is a gorgeous coastal town situated on the eastern side of Italy in the Marche region. Facing the Adriatic Sea, this city is the second most populated in the Marche region after Ancona with a current population of approximately 95,000. This city is lovingly known as the City of Bicycle due to its myriad …
While you may have never heard of Paterson, New Jersey, the city holds a distinction that’s quite remarkable — it has the second-highest density of any city in the United States with a population over 100,000, falling only behind New York City. Its story stretches back pretty far, and has some notable dots along the …
When it comes to the best places to live in the United States, Arizona is not a frequent feature in the lists of many people. The elements have a large part to do with this. But if a hot, dry climate is not a factor that tilts your scale to the nay side, you’ll find …
Borås is in West Sweden, 45 minutes inland from Gothenburg. In the 19th and 20th centuries Borås was the country’s big textiles manufacturer and that legacy is maintained at the Textilmuseet, where industrial spinning and weaving machines are still in perfect order. One thing that will hit you right away about Borås is its street …
Built in one go in the 17th century, Gothenburg was planned as a trading post when the Swedish Empire was at the peak of its powers. As the largest port in Sweden it became a centre for industries like shipbuilding, and despite its obvious affluence still has an down-to-earth, working character. As a planned city, …