No capital city in the world feels quite like Berlin, and maybe that’s because none has had a century as eventful. Here’s a city that was the party capital of the world in the Golden Twenties and was then razed and cut in two. One half rebounded as an economic juggernaut while the other languished …
Looking out to the Alps, Switzerland’s fifth largest city has been the “Bundesstadt” and de facto capital for almost 170 years. Bern has a lovable UNESCO listed old town tucked into a long meander of the River Aare. A lot of the old core is from the 15th century and is laced with several kilometres …
Windsor is a mid-sized city that sits right along the Detroit River opposite the US city of Detroit. It is a city of history and culture, which can be seen at every turn, what with its historic architecture, modern towers and multicultural residents. Tourism plays a big part in Windsor’s economy, as it is home …
The world’s Olympic Capital, the city of Lausanne is draped on steep slopes on the north shore of Lake Geneva. Both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport are here, and there’s a new world-class Olympic Museum if you want to pull that sporting thread. The Romanesque and Gothic cathedral …
Kitchener is a lovely city with a small town vibe that is located in in the Saint Lawrence Lowlands of Southwestern Ontario. The former German Mennonite town is now a thriving city with a lot of European heritage, much of which can be seen today. Kitchener is a culturally rich city with loads to offer …
Cosy, walkable and straddling the Rhine, Basel is at the tripoint where the Swiss, German and French borders meet. Basel’s art and culture put it on an equal footing with almost any city in the world. The Kunstmuseum is the shining light, replete with Renaissance, Baroque and modern art. And the Altstadt is a confusion …
A town that holds onto its ancestral traditions, Macedo de Cavaleiros is in the historic Transmontano region in northeastern Portugal. Some local rites are so old that they began in pagan times. This goes for the “Caretos”, strange mischievous characters that take to the streets in bright woolly costumes and masks at carnival. If the …
It’s no mystery why Lucerne is so beloved by tourists. The city rests beside Lake Lucerne, couched in a heart-lifting mountainous landscape. Both the lake and the mountains are at your fingertips, whether you feel like a paddle steamer cruise or want to conquer a mighty Alpine peak like Pilatus or Rigi. There’s also plenty …
Less than half an hour from Zürich, Winterthur is a mid-sized in the north of Switzerland. Traditionally Winterthur was an industrial hub. Not a lot of tourists come here, and the city is known mostly for its high-tech manufacturing sector. But you’d be missing out if you don’t spend a day or two, especially if …
Chattanooga has been named one of the top places to visit in the United States, and for a great reason. The southern city in Tennessee mixes outdoor adventure with laid-back charm, so you can enjoy a mixture of the two, and so that all of your traveling companions can find something that perfectly suits their …