This French town on the border with Switzerland is practically a Geneva suburb, and most of its residents work in the city. So while Annemasse isn’t really a place for sightseeing, its value lies in all of the things you can do within a brief drive. The centre of Geneva, and its culture, parks and …
Sitting right along the Ottawa River opposite Canada’s capital city is Gatineau; a small city with loads of character. Gatineau has all of the recreation, attractions and entertainment that any large city has, although it is much smaller. Tourists often miss out on the city, visiting Ottawa instead, but there is so much to see …
On the banks of the Charente as it meanders towards the Atlantic, the city of Saintes was once the Roman capital of Aquitaine. Ancient Mediolanum Santonum’s ruins, like the amphitheatre, arches, baths and countless fragments of sculpture and stonework, are all weathered but soul-stirring. Move forward in time and Saintes held sway over the historic …
A state in the southwest region of the USA, Arizona is an outdoor lovers’ haven, what with its mountains, flatlands, deserts and rivers. It is extremely diverse in terms of terrain, boasting some spectacular scenery. Arizona is home to large cities, Indian reservations, forests and towering peaks, as well as being home to the famous …
This City of Art and History in Picardy’s Aisne department has deep, obscure roots that descend to ancient Gaul. Soissons peaked in the Frankish period as the place where Clovis defeated the Romans, becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Francia, and later where Charlemagne’s sister became an abbess. If your dream holiday is discovering …
Hilversum is a city that is located in the province of North Holland and currently has a population of approximately 86,500. Although surrounded by heathland, meadows, woods and lakes, Hilversum is considered to be part of the Randstad conurbation. Traces of settlements have been found in Hilversum that date back to the Bronze Age and …
Venlo is located right on the Netherlands/German border in the south east region of the Limburg province. With a population of just over 100,000 it is one of the largest cities in the province and one of the economic centres of the region too. Venlo has a large agricultural industry with one of the most …
Leeuwarden is a fantastic city located in the northern part of the Netherlands in the Friesland province. As the capital city of the states, Leeuwarden has a population of 108,000 and has seen some form of inhabitation since the 10th century. The region has archeological finds dating back to the Roman era and it has …
Idaho is a state where there’s adventures to be had no matter the season. Winter has snowboarders, skiers, and snowmobilers flocking in from across the country while summer brings in tourists in search of lakeside escapes. With countless mountain peaks, lakes, and natural reserves, this state is the perfect destination for those who could use …
Touted as a modern metropolis to rival London and packed with places of interest, Lisbon is a city that is really going places. There is a plethora of history here, with tales of everything from Roman imperialists to exotic Berber pirates, Moorish builders to fierce Reconquista knights, all wrapped up in the grand palaces and …