On Guadeloupe’s Grande-Terre island, Sainte-Anne is a lively tourist enclave in a peaceful agricultural region. The restaurants and bars are open ’til late, and the beaches on Sainte-Anne’s waterfront are convivial and fun. But you can ditch the crowds too by finding other immaculate beaches along the coast. Nearly all are swimmable as there’s a …
Tucked away in the southern region of the Netherlands in the Limburg province, Heerlen is a fine city with a current population of approximately 88,000. Close to the larger neighbouring city of Maastricht and also the German border, Heerlen forms part of an agglomeration of cities called Parkstad Limburg. Signs of settlements tracing back thousands …
Deventer is a city that is split over the banks of the river IJssel and can be found in the Overijssel province in eastern Netherlands. Human settlements in this area have been dated as far back as the Bronze Age, however in recorded history, the city rose to prominence in the 900’s. During its early …
In the South of France’s Hérault Department, Lunel is an understated town by the fabled Camargue marshes. The location is superb but Lunel isn’t quite on the tourist map. That could change soon as a selection of great museums and attractions have just been opened or updated. There’s a thrilling Roman site, a museum with …
Alkmaar is a city that is located in the province of North Holland just a 45 minute drive to the north of Amsterdam. This city has been mentioned in historical records since the 10th century and was given city rights in 1254. During the 1500’s, the city came under siege from Spanish troops, but the …
Gouda is a city that is famous for its delightful cheese and is a city located in the western region of the Netherlands in close proximity to The Hague and Rotterdam. Although one of the smaller cities in the province of South Holland with a population of 70,000, Gouda still remains a popular tourist destination …
On a loop in the River Doubs known as the Boucle (Oxbow), Besançon is a wonderful city that was once a strategic prize for Europe’s great empires. With the Doubs giving the city a natural moat Besançon could hardly have been easier to defend, especially because the only way in by land was over a …
The city of Lakewood is blessed with an abundance of gorgeous Colorado scenery, and with that in mind you may spend much of your time here outdoors enjoying all that this part of the United States has to offer. To that end, Lakewood has over 99 different parks to choose from, as well as greenbelts …
At the easternmost region of Italy, there is a small strip of land that borders with Slovenia – This is the Friuli Venezia Region and has a distinct style, culture and history that is quite different to the rest of mainland Italy. Trieste is one of the largest cities within this beautiful region and sits …
Kansas City in Kansas is not to be mistaken for its namesake Kansas City in nearby Missouri, and while one is undoubtedly more famous than the other, Kansas City in Kansas should not be overlooked as a place to visit. One of the best things about the city is the fact that it is packed …