Among the hills, valleys and rivers of Portugal’s Norte Region, Penafiel is a mid-sized town with a surprising amount of things to do. This is a landscape that you have to explore on two feet or two wheels, and there’s big helping of history and culture to boot. You can walk the streets of a …
Cesena is a thriving commune located in the central region of Italy near the east coast bordering with the Adriatic Sea. With a population of 97,000 it is one of the smaller cities in the region but still boasts a great range of tourist attractions. In ages past, Cesena was actually settled by both the …
Syracuse is a city on the south eastern coast of the Italian island of Sicily. This city is the capital of the province of Syracuse and has a population of 122,000. As one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean, Syracuse has a wonderful collection of historical sites from both the ancient Greek and Roman …
Trento is a city in the northern regions of Italy that sits on the River Adige and is nestled within the Adige River Valley. As the capital of the Trentino region, the city has a population of 117,000 and is considered to be one of the richest cities of the country. Furthermore, citizens here enjoy …
Barletta is part of a capoluogo (administrative district) together with the smaller cities of Andria, Trani and Apulia. Located in the south-eastern region of Italy, this commune sits directly on the coast facing the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Manfredonia. With a population of 94,000, it is one of the largest communes in the …
At a glance, you wouldn’t believe that Tacloban was once a ‘ground zero’ for one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the Philippines. Back in 2013, typhoon Yolanda ripped through the city of Tacloban, leveling neighborhoods full of infrastructure and destroying plenty of historical monuments. But in proper Filipino fashion, the community …
In the summer of 1917 the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three young shepherds in what is now the town of Fátima in Portugal’s Centro Region. The place where they saw her has become an immense sanctuary and one of Christianity’s most important pilgrimage sites. There are two basilicas, a square where …
New Jersey, the Garden State, the land of Jersey Shore and Atlantic City, has so much more to offer its visitors. A myriad of activities ranging from family friendly locations to scenic drives will keep you entertained when you leave the metropolitan areas. Hop in the car and get ready to explore the countryside as …
Mar del Plata is the most visited city in Argentina after Buenos Aires, probably because it’s the most popular beach destination in the country by far. “Mardel,” as the locals call it, has fabulous restaurants serving fresh seafood, a port packed with traditional fishing boats and cute sea lions, handicraft markets, and amazing nightlife. You’ll …
Udine is a commune in the north eastern region of Italy that sits in close proximity to the Slovenian border. It lies in-between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps and has a current population of approximately 99,000. This city has an ancient history and has influences from Attila the Hun, the Republic of Venice and …