With a history dating back to the Viking era nearly 1,000 years ago, Oslo was originally established as a small coastal fishing and trading village. Now, it’s Norway’s capital and most populous city. In recent years, it has become a regional powerhouse in technology, the arts, and even cuisine. Though it’s downright cold for much …
The name “Mudgee” comes from the Wiradjuri term for “Nest in the Hills”, encapsulating the town perfectly. Mudgee sits in undulating terrain between the tall ridges of the Cudgegong River Valley. The high elevation, plentiful sunshine and fertile soils all put the town among Australia’s winemaking capitals. Everything is just right for gutsy reds like …
This tourist-friendly city is on the Murray River, the longest river in Australia and the third-longest navigable river on the planet. Swan Hill’s allure comes from the history and natural splendour of the Murray, as well as a comfortable climate and abundant sunshine. Until the railway came through in 1890, Swan Hill was a busy …
With nearly 1.5 million residents, Milan is the second-most populated Italian city after Rome. It’s also the capital of Lombardy and is located in the country’s northern-central portion, equidistant between Switzerland to the north and the port city of Genoa and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Milan is most well-known for its distinct cuisine, …
In December 1873, four months after a visit from the statesman, Sir Henry Parkes, the town known as “Bushman’s” changed its name to Parkes. At that time Parkes was in the midst of the gold rush, and even today mining is a way of life for many. There are lots of things to pique the …
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley is the region’s namesake city, Napa. Home to 80,000 people, Napa is a buzzing and vibrant city that is crying out to be explored. With a rich and versatile culture all its own, there is so much to see, do and discover in Napa. Being the gateway to …
This historic manufacturing city lies in a spectacular valley in the western Blue Mountains. Lithgow is a place of Australian firsts, as the cradle of the country’s steel industry, and the home of its first mass production gun factory. You can get acquainted with Australian workmanship at a slew of museums, and discover some exciting …
This quiet lakeside community is a retirement haven on the South Coast of New South Wales. It’s not hard to understand the appeal of somewhere like Sanctuary Point when you glimpse St Georges Basin and its shoreline of beaches, parks, eucalypt forest and mangroves. Yet, what’s incredible is how much there is to see and …
The modern story of this city set deep in the NSW Outback begins in 1883 with the discovery of the world’s largest deposit of silver, zinc and lead. That vast orebody is so integral to Broken Hill’s identity that there’s a towering mullock heap in the middle of the city, and even the streets are …
One of the fastest-growing cities in the States, Charlotte in North Carolina is an increasingly popular tourist destination, with new shops, restaurants and businesses springing up every day. The city is the second-largest financial centre in the country, so lots of glittering Fortune 500 headquarters can be found alongside its many museums, historical sights, and …