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Every Little Girl Loves Her Dolls: Isla de Las Munecas
Isla de las Munecas is a destination truly unique. Haunted? According to the International television, proof was found. Scary? A definite yes, even if you are into bizarre, morbid or dark things. in: Mexico |
The Best Of Many An Empire: Metz
The city of Metz in France has seen conquerors come and go. It has seen Empires come and go. And it has seen borders come and go. What does remain are the ruins and buildings that these rulers and their empires have left behind. You'll find Metz... in: France  |
Stage For The 15th Century Stars: Rouen
The French city of Rouen in the Normandy region wasn't always French. It once belonged to the English, causing a rift known as the Hundred Years War--and giving us one of the most famous names of the 15th century, Joan of Arc. St. Joan of Arc... in: France  |
Where Medieval Is Modern Day History: Les Eyzies De Tayac
Les Eyzies de Tayac in the Dordogne Department of Aquitaine is a delight for anyone looking for the romantic side of France with chateaux, and those looking for something a bit more adventurous. History lovers will no doubt fall in love with this... in: France  |
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The Motherlode Of Culture And History: Nîmes
For those of you looking for a place where you can go white water rafting or somehow manage to propel yourself at Mach-5 down a cliff (or something adrenaline pumping like that) then maybe the refined town of Nîmes (pronounced Nim) in Southern... in: France  |
The Scent Of A Good French Wine: Beaune
Beaune in the Côte-d'Or of the Burgundy Region is quite small, just over 30 kilometer square with a population of around 22,000 people. Lucky Ducks. Who wouldn't want to live around all those grapes that are made into the most delicious of French... in: France  |
A Gem In The Ross Archipelago: Beaufort Island
Created from a volcano, Beaufort Island is a jewel within the Ross Archipelago in Antarctica. Conditions on this 18 square mile island can be harsh to say the least, but if you can stand the harsh temperatures you're in for the treat of your life... in: Antarctica  |
A Land Fit For A Queen: Monpazier
Once home to Eleanor of Aquitaine (a British and French Queen) and Henry II of England, Monpazier is more famous for it being a "bastide" town. Whatever the politics surrounding this 13th century village's origins, you're bound to pretty much... in: France  |
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Living Medieval In Today's World: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Unofficially the town of Sarlat-la-Canéda in the Dordogne Region of southwestern France is known simply as Sarlat. Whatever name you choose to call it, it doesn't change the fact that this medieval town (that's been around for the better part of... in: France  |
Dijon's Been Around Longer Than The Mustard: Dijon
It's a sure bet that many of you heard of Dijon mustard. But, how many of you know about the city of Dijon in the Côte-d'Or Department of the Burgundy Region was around long before the condiment found its way into recipes and sandwiches around... in: France  |
The Medieval French City of Porcelain: Limoges
Delicate porcelain, decorative enamels famous ever since the Middle Ages and oak barrels used in the production of the Cognac- all symbols of the French city Limoges. in: France |
French Romanticism and English Proximity: Calais
With its incredible geographical position overlooking the Strait of Dover, representing the narrowest point in the English Channel, the French town Calais is the closest one to its neighbor country, England. in: France |
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The Authentic Starry Night over Rhone: Arles
With Roman and Romanesque monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981, Arles has been known since ancient times as inhabited by the Ligurians, the Celtics, the Phoenicians and the Romans. The largest commune in metropolitan France has... in: France  |
Everything's Better Italian Style: Genova
In one instant after arriving in the port city of Genova (or, Genoa in English) Italy you'll be transported back in time to the days of Christopher Columbus--as Genova was this Explorer's hometown. As with any homegrown hero, Genova's got a... in: Italy  |
French Village of Grand Beauty: Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne
Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne, with its name translated as ''white ground on the Dronne” was designated one of the 152 French villages of quality heritage known as ''Le Plus Beaux Villages de France”. in: France |
A Holiday of Aristocrats in Nice la Belle: Nice
Nice le Belle (Nice the Beautiful) is the second most visited destination after Paris with almost 4 million tourists every year. Home of the oldest human settlements in Europe, the cosmopolitan city founded by the Greeeks has served as... in: France  |
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Truly A World Away: Paulet Island
A trip to Antarctica isn't as easy as hopping on a plane, and away you go. And if a place like Paulet Island is your ultimate destination then it's even harder to make your way. Paulet Island itself is a one square mile volcanic island sitting... in: Antarctica  |
Medieval Awakening in the Highlight of Brittany: Dinan
Exceptionally built on the hills overlooking the river Rance and not along its valley, Dinan is a French destination where the medieval is still alive through the architecture dating as far as the 12th century. in: France |
A Cultural Bridge of Unity: Strasbourg
Known as the official seat of the European Parliament, its close bond to the neighbor country Germany, for historical residents like Napoleon Bonaparte or King Charles X of France, Strasbourg is a city where culture, history and innovation... in: France  |
Stunning Scenery & Talented Hollywood: Ojai
Thanks to the First World War we now know the town of Nordhoff, California as the quaint village of Ojai that's just outside Santa Barbara and Oxnard, California. Ojai is quite small, just under 4 1/2 square miles--and only 15 miles inland from... in: United States of America  |
