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The Historic Hostess City: Savannah
With an undeniable architectural legacy, a fast growing performing arts scene, Savannah is a name associated to American history maintained in a contemporary setting. The first state capital of the Province of Georgia was then one of the most... in: United States of America  |
Uruguay's Resort Of The Future: Piriapolis
A summer resort born out of a man's dreams and dedication, Piriapolis has become a destination frequented for its amazing nature, opulent hotels as well as for its active nightlife. Initially called El Balneario del Porvenir, the Spanish name for... in: Uruguay  |
Eagle Eye On Solitary Seashores: Atlantida
Bearing the poetic name for the island of Atlas, Uruguay's Atlantida is a famous summer resort which served as an ideal location for those who wanted to flee the hostile environment in times of war. The beauty of the ''capital of the Golden Coast... in: Uruguay  |
Remembering The Kings Of Thomod: Ennis
Whether you heard the name Ennis in Dido's song ''Isobel'' or with reference to the descendents of king Brian Boru, the medieval streets of this attractive market town will bring you closer to what Irish culture deeply values. Once a regional... in: Ireland  |
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Little Bohemia Of Manhattan: West Village, New York
Nicknamed since 1916 ''Little Bohemia'' the chic West side of Greenwich Village is combining the memory of old historic monuments with the modern approaches of today. in: United States of America |
Top Class Meal With Fictional Seasoning: Kinsale
Considered a Mecca among wine and beer lovers as well as the gastronomy connoisseurs, the small medieval Kinsale is usually regarded as the Irish fine food capital. Along its narrow streets paved with Norman, Spanish and English influences this... in: Ireland  |
A Fortified Treasure: Castres
Derived from the Latin word ''castrum'' translated as ''fortified place'', the French destination where socialist leader Jean Jaures was born is one stop on the map for the ones interested in history, art or religion. Historically, Castres gained... in: France  |
The Thistle Capital: Nancy
Nicknamed the ''capitale de l'Est'' (the capital of the East), Nancy has been competing with the present capital city Paris starting with the 19th century when it grew to be an important center of art and architecture. Famous for being the... in: France  |
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''Not French, Not Brenton, but Malouins'': St-Malo
The appeal of St. Malo does not resume to the fact that it is considered Brittany's most visited place. Guided by the motto ''not French, not Brenton, but Malouins'', this French destination and its medieval walls is the former home of the... in: France  |
The Birthplace Of The Emperor: Ajaccio
Napoleon Bonaparte was a famous military genius, a political leader, an emperor of France and a world renown cultural icon. A primary symbol in the country of the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon was born in the city Ajaccio. Carrying a Latin name with an... in: France  |
From Pirates To Parades: Santiago De Cuba
Once you hear the vibrant conga on the pentatonic trumpet, see costume wearing people dancing the salsa during hot July, praising the home grounds of revolutionary Frank Pais then you know you have reached Santiago de Cuba. in: Cuba |
The Marble City Of Tenacious Fighters: Kilkenny
With its first major settlement dating since the 6th century, Kilkenny Ireland developed into a town full of historic buildings where cultural is an attribute of craft and design workshops as well as for public gardens or museums. in: Ireland |
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Cultural Imprints of the ''Rising Dragon'': Hanoi
Whether we recognize Vietnam in its incredible legends about dragons, the delicious taste of the Pho or as the home of the largest cave in the world, this country has so much of the impressive. in: Vietnam |
The Futuristic ''City of Gold'': Dubai
Named the ''City of Gold'', Dubai is the most populous and the second largest territory in the seven Arab emirates. The metropole which bloomed once oil was discovered has gained world attention through its innovative architectural projects, the... in: United Arab Emirates  |
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  |
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  |
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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 |
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  |
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 |
