Piacenza is a city within the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. This fantastic commune is situated on the banks of the River Po and lies in-between both Milan to the west and Parma to the east. With a population of just over 100,000, it is an important city in the region and has an economy …
Kingston is a small city the sits midway between Toronto and Montreal. It is an old city that was established in 1673 and was once used as a French trading post. Today, the city’s history can still be seen, particularly in the downtown area. In fact, Kingston is nicknamed the ‘Limestone City’ because of its …
Sitting along the banks of the Speed River, Guelph is a small city that is located less than one hour west of Toronto. It is a beautiful city that is known for its limestone architecture, dynamic culture and high standard of living. In fact, it has been voted as one of the country’s best cities …
A coastal town on Provence’s Côte Bleue, Martigues became a hang-out for artists in the 19th century. They were seduced by its clear light and canals, and Martigues was soon dubbed the Venice of Provence. You can decide for yourself if that’s a fair description, but you’ll definitely fall for the little channels, houses and …
On the road between Setúbal and Évora, Vendas Novas is an understated Alentejano town embedded in farmland. Most Portuguese people know Vendas Novas for its sandwiches, “bifanas”, which are a pork steak in a bun, flavoured with garlic and spices. Drivers will even make a detour just to pick one up! The town was born …
The town of Cartaxo is in a sea of vineyards on the fertile right bank of the River Tagus. Wine is integral to Cartaxo’s story: Every autumn the town even elects a King and Queen of the Vineyards for the coming year. There are also lots of little things to see and do in the …
Forli is a beautiful commune in the northern region of Italy and is the capital of the Forli-Cesena province. With a population of 118,600, it is one of the larger cities in the Romagna region and is an important agricultural centre. The main produce of this region is silk, clothing, household equipment and rayon. In …
Perhaps the most important island in the Philippines is Luzon. This island is home to the nation’s capitol, Manila, the nation’s major airport, Ninoy Aquino International, and the major economical hubs. It’s no surprise then to learn that in 2015, Luzon’s massive population ranked it the 4th most populous island in the world and is …
Not for from the Spanish border, Moura is a medieval town with rich Moorish heritage. Take the Mouraria neighbourhood , which looks much as it did 700 years ago when it was an enclave for a minority Muslim population. Moura is still defended by a castle, and on the ramparts there’s a park with endless …
A perfect day out from coastal Algarve, Silves is an adorable medieval town among citrus groves and vineyards. The town had its heyday in Moorish times when it was the capital of the Algarve. The castle at the top of the hill is a monument to Islamic rule until the 13th century. Great works of …