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Niagara Falls • Canada

The most powerful waterfall in North America, on the Niagara River between the international borders of Canada and the U.S., composed of two sections: Horseshoe Falls, which lies on the Canadian side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. Formed when glaciers receded at the end of the last ice age, and […]

Ronda • Spain

A mountainous region 100km from Malaga, at 750m above sea level, Ronda offers some of the most stunning views and escapes. The Rio Guadalevín runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep El Tajo canyon upon which the city is perched. Ronda was first settled by the early Celts, but […]

Granada • Spain

Granada is a city situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is one of the most famous items of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian historical legacy that makes Granada a hot spot among cultural tourists in Spain. Initially, the kingdom of Granada linked the commercial routes […]

Calgary • Canada

The gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada, located in the south of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, approximately 80 kilometres east of the Canadian Rockies. While the oil and gas industry comprise most of the economy, the city has invested a […]

Kelowna • Canada

Kelowna is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Its name derives from a native term for “grizzly bear”. Kelowna is the largest inland city in British Columbia, located in the heart of BC’s wine country. Okanagan Lake is the main draw in the summer, in winter thousands of […]

Ottawa • Canada

The capital of Canada and a municipality within the province of Ontario, located in the Ottawa Valley on the southern banks of the Ottawa River, a major waterway forming the local boundary between the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, connected by several bridges to its Quebec neighbour, the city of Gatineau on the northern shores of […]

Halifax • Canada

Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. The city’s origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world’s great natural harbours. In the 19th and early 20th century, Halifax was the entry point for European immigration, today Halifax […]

Fort Lauderdale • USA

Sunny South Florida. The perfect winter break for most North Americans, and with miles of beaches at your doorstep it’s a perfect way to chill out, but at night beware as the town goes all out. I spent a weekend here with Mary, Linda and Lyndon, which certainly proved to be a full-on weekend, the […]

Frankfurt Am Main • Germany

Situated on the Main river, Frankfurt am Main is the financial and transportation centre of Germany and residence of the European Central Bank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is one of the two largest financial centres in continental Europe. The fifth-largest city in Germany after Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Cologne, known for its high-rises and international […]

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Tangier • Morocco

Tangier is an interesting mix of North Africa, Spain, and France, located in northern Morocco, was under joint international control until 1956, separated from Spain only by the 20 miles of the Strait of Gibraltar. Only a few days here was certainly a shock for a westerner like me, culturally it was completely different to […]

Malaga • Spain

A port city in Andalusia and the birthplace of Picasso, Malaga is more an entrance to the coastal cities of Andalusia. You can see the entire city in a couple of days, including a variety of activities such as the beach, hiking, architectural sites, art museums and shopping. The best way to discover Malaga is […]

Cadiz • Spain

Cadiz is a small and charming town hosts an annual Carnival, the best in Spain, or so say the locals. I only spent a day or two here but I left Cadiz charmed by its colourful coastal homes. Known as the oldest continually inhabited city in western Europe. In fact, Cadiz is an island separated by […]

Cartegena • Colombia

Cartagena is a large city seaport on the northern coast of Colombia. Founded in 1533 and named after the port of Cartagena in Spain‘s Murcia region, it was a major centre of early Spanish settlement in the Americas and continues to be an economic hub as well as a popular tourist destination. Cartagena is a […]

Athens • Greece

Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, one of the world’s oldest cities, its history spans around 3,400 years. Athens is central to economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life in Greece. In Ancient Greek, the name of Athens was related to the name of the goddess Athena. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state, a […]

Faro – Portugal

The capital of the Algarve and the gateway to the sunny south coast of Portugal, Faro is a popular destination. This small city with its whitewashed houses, marina and cobblestoned streets is the gateway to the Algarve. With the remains of a Roman wall that enclose the old town and small chapels still retains its […]

Montreal • Canada

The second-largest city in Canada, the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest French-speaking city in the Western world after Paris. Most come to Montreal because its one of the few places in North America that one can drink at the age of 18, wine and beer is also available from the local […]