Eindhoven is the fifth largest city in the Netherlands and lies in the south of the country near the Dommel and Gender streams. The history of Eindhoven spans as far back as the 13th century when the town was originally a small settlement with a wooden castle. Due to its fortifications and favourable location the …
Rotterdam is located in the southern Netherlands and is the second largest city in the country after the capital Amsterdam with a population of approximately 630,000. Rotterdam has been a major city for many hundreds of years and has always served as a large port as it lies on the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt river delta. Since the …
At the southern tip of the US, Alabama is a small state rich in US History. While it has some bustling metropolitan centers such as Mobile or Montgomery, there are many small towns off the beaten path that offer rest and relaxation and a break from the daily grind that some of us so desperately …
Right in the heart of the United States’ Pacific Northwest, Oregon has it all: mountains and a gorgeous Pacific Ocean coastline, coupled with sophistication and culture in Portland and charming, relaxed town life in the colorful and friendly towns that dot the coast and interior. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike, Oregon never …
Connecticut is the southernmost state in New England, and very close to big-city destinations like New York City. Home to Yale University, this state manages to preserve some beautiful colonial history in its small, rural towns. Get in the car and head out on the back roads to discover what Connecticut has to offer – …
Amsterdam is the thriving capital of the Netherlands and the countries most populated city with approximately 842,000 people living in the central municipality. During its early years a major city, Amsterdam saw a great boost due to trade with the Hanseatic League and then became a centre for free press in the 16th century after …
In the capital of Burgundy’s region you better believe you can immerse yourself in wine. Well, not literally: But all around this pretty country town are names that ring out in the wine world, like Santenay and Pommard, so you can go off and taste grands crus and tour illustrious vineyards for days on end. …
In 1429 Joan of Arc liberated Orléans from a siege by the English, and the city has never forgotten this event. There are statues in her honour, whole wings in museums about the liberation and an annual festival in May to celebrate it with full ceremony and splendour. Many tourists rushing to the Loire Valley’s …
The capital of the historic Artois region has a strong Flemish accent, clear in the names, architecture, food and art. The gabled houses on Place des Héros and Grand-Place could easily be in Belgium or the Netherlands, while the fine arts museum has a bounty of Flemish and Dutch baroque painting. The First World War …
The Hague or Den Haag serves as the main seat of government for the Netherlands but is not the countries capital. It is the third largest city in the country behind Amsterdam and Rotterdam and plays an important role in the politics and economy of the Netherlands. The main development of Den Haag was during …