World-beating wine and UNESCO-listed Roman ruins are on the menu in the small city of Orange in Vaucluse. The Theatre is one of Europe’s most spectacular Roman monuments, and you’ll be amazed by how much of this building is still in situ. There’s an informative little museum next door, and a short walk from the …
A major port for centuries, and France’s historic gateway to England, Calais hasn’t always been in the news for the right reasons. Many people rush by on their way to Paris or more picturesque places in northern France. But if you have an open mind there’s a lot to keep you occupied. The ever-present belfry …
Known for its stunning nature and mountains, Colorado is the perfect place to explore and get off the grid. While Denver has a lot to offer as a metropolitan area, the true charm lies in the rural countryside. Grab your gear and get ready for a mountain vacation. Filled with underappreciated towns that have made …
Maryland, one of the original thirteen colonies, is a Mid-Atlantic state with beautiful coastlines along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. With small towns located both along the seaside and the sprawling countryside, Maryland is steeped in colonial history just waiting to be explored. Take some time away from Baltimore and the major city attractions …
Arizona is a place of spectacular natural beauty and desert landscapes that eagerly awaits your visit. While most people associate the Grand Canyon with Arizona, and we admit that it is breathtakingly beautiful, there is so much more in this state begging to be discovered. Rich in Native American history, Wild West stories and so …
The largest state in the US is Alaska. It’s also one of least populated, which means two things: vast stretches of heart-stirring wilderness and plenty of great small towns. These communities are remote, unique, and gorgeous. Alaska’s history is replete with gold miners, American Indians, adventurers, and wildlife-enthusiasts. The state keeps its appeal year round, …
Tennessee is a small state in the southern United States. Landlocked but filled with lush valleys and rivers, the state is also home to Nashville, its centrally located state capital, which is also the heart of the country music scene. This down-home southern charm and lively music culture is continued even outside the city hubs. …
With a Canadian border and the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior, Minnesota is a perfect Midwestern destination for nature lovers. While the Twin Cities is a main tourist attraction, why not leave urban spaces behind and explore the Lake State? Minnesota is home to more than 10,000 lakes and lush countryside begging to …
A Midwestern state located on the Great Lakes Michigan and Superior, Wisconsin is covered in forests and farms that are begging to be explored. Take a few days, hop in a car and leave the big city lights behind you. There is plenty to keep you busy both outdoors and in town. Whether you are …
Like many port around the world, Marseille long had a reputation for seediness and crime. And there’s still a scruffiness about the city today, which is no bad thing. It lends Marseille a rakish character and gives it an intoxicating dynamism and colour. You can see it all in neighbourhoods like Le Panier, Noailles and …