Set in a scenic spot straddling the Willamette River, Oregon’s largest city is a lovely, laidback place renowned for its fabulous street food, excellent microbreweries, and thriving cultural scene. Long known as ‘the City of Roses’ due to the pretty flowers that dot its plentiful parks, Portland is an increasingly popular and trendy destination thanks …
In Central Gippsland on the west flank of the Gippsland Lakes, Sale is a town that grew up in the second half of the 19th century. By 1890, Sale was a busy port after a canal had been constructed to join the town to the Gippsland Lakes and then the open ocean. The La Trobe …
When the navigator Matthew Flinders stopped by in 1802, he named this place in South Australia after the city of Lincoln, near where he grew up in England. Port Lincoln opens onto Boston Bay, which is Australia’s largest natural harbour, and three times the size of Sydney Harbour. There’s marine life aplenty in the huge …
The capital city of Nebraska, Lincoln is a college town with an easygoing atmosphere. It boasts some impressive historical sights, including the towering State Capitol building. Some charming historic districts in its Downtown area mean simply wandering the city is a delightful experience. With sights such as the Sheldon Museum of Art, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, …
One of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in the world, Toronto is a fantastic place to visit that boasts a myriad of excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities. On top of this, visitors will find beautiful beaches and lively neighbourhoods, as well as magnificent museums and famous tourist sights such as the CN Tower …
A key destination on northern Florida’s Emerald Coast, Destin is surrounded by natural beauty. Almost surrounded by the sea, it’s situated on a peninsula and is popular for its golfing, pristine white sand beaches, and glimmering emerald waters. There is a selection of hotels on offer, but with thousands heading to Destin during vacation season, …
The first permanent bridge on the lower Murray River was built at this very spot in 1879. Murray Bridge is at the final reaches of a watercourse to rival the Nile or Mississippi. The river gets to this place after a journey of almost 2,500 kilometres, forming the boundary between Victoria and New South Wales …
Founded in 1847 by followers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City is not only the capital of Utah, but also the headquarters of this world religion. With impressive sights pointing to its religious roots, the city is also famous for its nearby skiing resorts and is located on the …
The capital of Indiana, Indianapolis, has a surprising amount going for it. Not just famous for its connections to racing, the city is home to a host of cultural attractions, from the world’s largest children’s museum to the sprawling Indiana Zoo. Couple this with theatres and convention centres, and there are plenty of reasons to …
This lake and namesake village on the Shoalhaven Coast is a giant natural playground for all kinds of outdoor fun, from stand-up paddleboarding to horseback riding. St Georges Basin also sits next door to Jervis Bay, beloved for its white sandy beaches, pristine native bushland and the humpback whales that swim close to the shore …