Sitting at the confluence of the Saint-François and Magog rivers is the lovely city of Sherbrooke. The city has a long history, with known residents dating back some 8,000 years. But it wasn’t until the 20th century that it really made its mark. Being the economic, cultural and institutional centre of the region, Sherbrooke was …
When it comes to a New England vacation, New Hampshire offers some of the most authentic and iconic places to visit. This small, coastal state is perfect for year-round holidays. New Hampshire boasts some of the largest ski mountains along the East Coast, which makes it a perfect escape for couples who are looking for …
For a real, romantic, New England getaway, Maine is the place to be. The state of Maine is well known for its unique and beautiful landscape. Couples can escape their daily lives to live among the rocky coasts, the rolling mountains and forests. Not to mention, Maine is famous for its seafood: namely, lobster. Couples …
Cagliari is one of the main cities on the Italian island of Sardinia and serves as an important port and a gateway to the north coast of Africa. With a population of 154,000, Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia and is also the most important economic region of the island; it serves as a hub …
The little sister of Buenos Aires, the city of La Plata is located just an hour outside its more fast-paced sibling. As South America’s first planned city, La Plata’s intricate grid system includes diagonal streets that run through it, contributing to easy navigation but confusing intersections, and its nickname – “The City of Diagonals.” La …
Located in the heart of the Lazio region of Italy, Latina is a relatively modern city and was founded during the fascist regime of Italy in 1932. Before the city was established, this area of Lazio was largely uninhabited and was predominantly swam land until it was drained. Inhabitants of the city were originally brought …
Vicenza is a fantastic city located in the northern regions of Italy in-between Venice and Verona. As part of the Veneto region of the country, Vicenza has a long history and combines its ancient past together with its modern cosmopolitan outlook and thriving economy to create a city that has the third-largest industrial sector In …
Taizhou is one of those Chinese cities with a history that stretches staggeringly deep into the past. It was first settled some five thousand years ago and is home to both the only Great Wall in Southern China and a 1500-year-old monastery that founded a school of Buddhism. That monastery is located atop Tiantai Mountain, …
Thanks to its wide, accessible port, Shantou was once one of most economically important cities in China, doing brisk business with traders from across the world. In the 19th century, Shantou was a bustling, cosmopolitan port town with a large foreign community. Over the course of the following turbulent centuries, Shantou fell behind other ports …
Visitors to Illinois might be kept occupied with architectural masterpieces, culinary delights and a world-class music scene, but there’s also plenty to keep those in search of unique retail therapy busy too. Along with the Windy City’s boutique-lined streets and big brand names, Illinois is home to some of the best, and most unique flea …