Whether you live in Mississippi, or are looking to vacation there, this southern state is a sight to behold, with hidden beauty, history and heritage. Mississippi is nestled along the river that it takes its namesake from, and it’s a state that is composed of lowlands and foothills. Mississippi is a state that is covered …
Jimbaran is a quintessential seaside town in Bali and you will find golden sands that lead to limestone cliffs. Jimbaran is a surf spot with a selection of beaches scattered around the area, although it is arguably best known for its seafood restaurants. Running along the length of the beach here you will find a …
Sanur is known for being a quaint little seaside town in Bali that offers visitors a quieter slice of the island. Far away from hubs like Kuta or Seminyak, many families flock here for the serene atmosphere and the child friendly beaches. There is no surf here, so if you are chasing waves then you …
Fafe is a rural town in the northwest of Portugal, in touching distance of the city of Guimarães. This is a land of tall granite hills, deep forest and vineyards for vinho verde wine. The town’s recent history has been coloured by emigration, especially in the 1800s when locals left to make their fortunes in …
An enthralling town by the River Ave, Santo Tirso took shape in the early middle ages around a Benedictine monastery. This is still the main attraction, easily spotted by its towers with pyramidal, tile-coated domes. Attached to one of the monastery buildings there’s a new museum that presents Santo Tirso’s love for outdoor contemporary art. …
Lagos is a busy coastal town in the Algarve that has all the things people love about the region. There are beaches of all descriptions, from long sandy bays to tiny coves walled by ochre-coloured cliffs. These rocks create a breathtaking scene at Ponta da Piedade, where the bluffs and obelisks are riddled with caves …
The city of Torres Vedras is a versatile kind of place an hour north of Lisbon. Signs of civilisation go back more than 4,000 years, but the period that left a lasting mark on the city was the early 18th century. This is when the Lines of Torres Vedras was born; a massive network of …
Seminyak sits a little way along the coast from the famous Kuta Beach in Bali and provides a welcome alternative to its brasher and more crowded cousin. Seminyak has its own pretty beaches and there is a feeling of more space here as the crowds that descend on Kuta are not as prevalent in Seminyak. …
North of Lisbon, Loures is close enough to the capital that you can pop into the city to visit a museum, go for dinner or potter around the alleys of an enchanting old neighbourhood. But it’s also far enough away that there’s open countryside around, laid with vineyards making Becelas DOC wine. And there’s plenty …
At the centre of a medieval pine plantation, Marinha Grande is a town that grew around Portugal’s Royal Glassworks in the 1700s. It has used the surfeit of pine resin and sand to fashion glassware since the 1700s, and this eventually evolved in a plastics industry that is still the largest employer. But that doesn’t …