Hoofddorp was created specifically after the Haarlemmermeer was drained in 1853 and is the main town of this region in North Holland with a population of around 73,000. With a relative short history, Hoofddorp was included in the defence line of Amsterdam and saw the creation of a fort and several gun batteries that interconnected …
On a rocky crag beside the River Orb, Béziers is an understated city a few kilometres in from the Mediterranean and its long sandy beaches. These old stone streets are rarely swamped with tourists, but for five days in mid-August the Féria de Béziers brings a program of bullfights, and aficionados pour into the city. …
Dordrecht is located in the south west of the Netherlands in the South Holland province and has a population of approximately 118,000. The main centre of the city is actually on an island, but the greater municipal area covers towns on the Oude Maas river and other waterways. Granted city right in the 1200’s by …
Victoria is a great place to travel, and a great place to live, too: its state capital, Melbourne, has been ranked the most liveable city 6 years in a row by the Economist, and it’s also been voted the world city with the best coffee, beating out the traditional favorites of Rome and Vienna. But …
You might come to Provence city of Fréjus for the beaches, which are plentiful and sandy, or the port, which is an upmarket base for summer fun. The city’s military legacy is compelling, and there are museums and monuments that commemorate a heritage going back to the 17th century. There’s ancient history to uncover too, …
Arlon, the capital of Luxembourg Province is, the smallest capital in Belgium and has a population of around 29,000 people. The Romans used the town as a trading post many years ago and some evidence of this remains in ruins and in the Archaeological Museum. The main reason to visit Arlon is the surrounding countryside. …
The capital city of Canada’s Quebec province, Quebec City is a beautiful destination that is filled with history, culture and magnificent architecture. The area surrounding the city is also spectacular, overlooking the St. Lawrence River with the Laurentian Mountains in the background to the north. Quebec City has always been one of Canada’s top tourist …
Melbourne is a hip, dynamic metropolis, with an exciting city centre, inner-city neighborhoods that are full of unique character, and lush green parks and mountain ranges where you can enjoy Australian nature at its finest. The city is known for its many laneways, its cultural diversity, excellent dining options for all budgets, and amazing street …
If you love being somewhere where you have room to breathe, think, and explore, then you’re sure to love Nebraska, a land of rolling hills and historical treasures. The vast grasslands have always been home to indigenous peoples and in the 1800s became a base for homesteaders. Nebraskans have a penchant for being self-reliant and …
There are two sides to Vermont. On one hand you have activity and energy in places like Burlington, Brattleboro, or one of the many ski resorts in the state. On the other you have the peace and reflection of small family farms, forests of maple trees, and endless ways to lose yourself. It is this …