Balanced on a rocky ridge above the Charente River, Angoulême is a stone-built city made all the more beautiful by its vertiginous slopes. The old walls that once barricaded the upper town were pulled down in the 1700s to form terrace paths and boulevards blessed with distant views of the Charente and the Anguinne Valleys. …
In the south of Normandy’s Orne department, Alençon is a genteel town on the River Sarthe that many people will already know for its lace-making. In fact the town is often described as the “queen of lace”, and the trade here has won UNESCO recognition as “intangible cultural heritage”. You can investigate this side to …
Alaska is large. It’s more or less half the size of the contiguous United States. Based on this alone, it’s difficult to cover all the ground in one trip. Alaska is the kind of place you take in slowly, over a few trips. Along with its big size, comes an overabundance of beauty. Most of …
Perugia has the honour of being both the capital of the Umbria region and of the Province of Umbria. Located in the centre of the country, Perugia is approximately equidistant from both Florence and Rome and sits in a hilltop region surrounded by valleys and mountains. During the Etruscan era in Italy, Perugia was one …
Parma is one of the largest cities in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy and is particularly famous for its prosciutto and cheese. With a population of 192,000 the city has seen some form of inhabitation since the Bronze Age and throughout the ages has continued to play an important role in the development of …
California is a paradise for kids and adults alike. From snowcapped mountain ranges to untouched beaches to amusement parks, there is no shortage of places to see and enjoy. You can easily spend an entire childhood in California without experience all that there is to do. In one of the most diverse places in the …
The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most iconic destinations, a coastal resort area known for its white-sand beaches, as well as the glitz, glamour and kitsch of Surfer’s Paradise – perhaps the closest thing you’ll find to Vegas in this part of the world, so if you’re into casinos and nightlife, you’re in for …
On the southern verge of the Ardennes, Charleville-Mézières is a town with two different stories.Charleville was built in one go in the 1600s under the orders of Charles Gonzaga, the Duke of Nevers. There’s something satisfying about the symmetry of the princely monuments, squares and streets. Mézières on the other hand is much older, and …
The Buckeye State, boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders. From the vibrant city of Columbus, with its thriving arts scene and innovative culinary delights, to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio’s cities offer a diverse collection of attractions. Yet, beyond the urban centers, the state is dotted …
New Hampshire was one of the original thirteen colonies that founded the United States that holds tightly to its revolutionary history. New Hampshire also has stunning natural landscapes with snowy mountain ranges, sprawling meadows, lakes, and beaches. History buffs will love visiting the sites of important decisions, touring the buildings, and learning about the area …