The mere mention of Provence conjures some the most idyllic images of lavender fields, sunflowers, olive groves, cicadas, vineyards and that indescribable light that inspired the post-impressionist painters like Cézanne. You can follow in their footsteps, lounging at the cafes in Aix and heading out into the countryside to find medieval abbeys and dreamy villages …
Eisenstadt is the capital of the Burgenland state in Eastern Austria and lies approximately an hour to the south of Vienna, and 30 minutes to the east of Wiener Neustadt. The area of Eisenstadt has been host to settlements for many years and was settled by Germanic tribes in the great migration period. In later …
Wels is a predominant city in the region of Upper Austria and is located on the River Traun next to Linz. The city became increasingly important during the Roman ages owing to its central location and had fortifications and city walls constructed for its protection. During the middle ages Wels remained prosperous, however during World …
In northwest France Brittany is a region with an identity, landscape and even a language, all of its own. It is one of the six Celtic Nations and has a maritime climate that can sometimes make it feel more like Ireland than mainland France. On the coast the scenery is at turns awe-inspiring and quaint, …
The Château of Versailles is the pinnacle of 17th and 18th-century luxury. It’s a manifestation of the excess of the Ancien Régime and is dumbfounding in its opulence, with grounds so large that you need a bicycle or golf cart to stand a chance of doing everything in a day. Much of what you see …
Alsace is right on the border with Germany, and having been contested by France and its neighbour for centuries, this region has been left with a character that combines the two. This fusion of cultures goes for everything, from architecture to cuisine and language. The ball-shaped peaks of the Vosges dominate the region to the …
The cliffs, mountains, gorges and towering pinnacles in Corsica’s extraordinary landscapes can almost look impenetrable. But if you’re persistent and love hiking rocky trails or driving precarious mountain roads your sense of adventure will lead you to some of the most beautiful locations imaginable. You can hire a boat and set sail for tropical-style beaches …
Thanks to an oil boom, North Dakota has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years. And considering that it’s one of the least visited state in the US, that’s a good thing! Made famous by the Cohen Brothers movie Fargo, and home of the stunning Roosevelt National Park, this state is big on sky and …
New England has a reputation for natural beauty, and Vermont stands out as exceptionally stunning. There is a picturesque charm about Vermont that is difficult to resist. Chock full of small towns, they generally have a village centre, a Main Street, historic architecture, unique boutiques and businesses, and a sense of community that defines its …
You’ll often hear people describe Languedoc-Roussillon as the “real” south of France. And they have a point, because towns here have a traditional flavour, observing old rituals, remaining full in winter and not selling themselves out to tourism. There’s far more to see and do in the region that can be described in a few …