To say that Gibraltar is a unique place would be an understatement. How else would you describe a British exclave in the far southern reaches of the Spanish province of Andalusia, with a view of both Europe and Africa, settled by a singular melting pot of people, overlooked by a giant massif populated by monkeys. […]
Located at the foothills of the majestic Sierra Madre Oriental, capital of the extremely biodiverse North-Eastern and historically rich state of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey is universally recognized as one of Mexico’s best cities to visit and live in. It’s fantastic natural position, bounded by scenic peaks belonging to the Cerro del Topo Chico, Cerro de […]
Melbourne was once a tiny encampment of European immigrants (and not convicts like many believe) looking for riches in the many mines that dot the state of Victoria. Today it is a cosmopolitan alpha city, often called the most “European” city of Australia due to its incredibly high rates of Irish, Italian, and Greek immigration […]
Porto (Oporto in Portuguese) is a remarkable and extremely endearing city, blessed with a kind of mystical quality that remains long after one has left. The second largest city of Portugal, located in the northern part of the Lusitan nation, nestled along the estuary of the Douro river, flowing into the Atlantic. The city’s centre […]
In the last decade or so, Belgrade, the capital of Serbia has been steadily carving its space as the benchmark for partying in Eastern Europe. There is a reason why it is referred to as the “Berlin of the Balkans” as the city lives and breathes nightlife. There are international events and trendsetting locales for […]
Burano is one of the main islands of the Venetian lagoon, known throughout the world for its brightly coloured houses that confer a magical pastel like quality to the town. Together with Murano (famed for its intricate glasswork workshops) and Torcello (thought to be the first inhabited island of the lagoon) it is one of […]
Situated in the heart of the Occitanie department, only 10km from the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier is a dynamic and young city which is re-branding itself as a tourist hotspot. The city recently became the 7th largest in France with a metropolitan area counting 600.000 inhabitants (surpassing Strasbourg). The historic capital of Languedoc and contemporary capital […]
When thinking about Italy most people picture rolling hills adorned with olive groves and grapevines, secluded beaches, majestic alpine peaks, an overabundance of historical heritage, Lambrettas and Vespas and delicious, authentic food fresh out the market stall: All hallmarks of their enviable laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle. For most people the image is not of a sprawling […]
When talking about the Balkans, numerous images, prejudices and stereotypes may come to mind. Some good some bad some outright erroneous. The Balkan peninsula is often depicted and thought of as as a place of extremes, which has sometimes contributed to its somewhat chaotic reputation through the years. But the fact is there is no […]
The fifth largest city in Spain with over 700.000 inhabitants in its metropolitan area. Capital of the province of Aragon (and the millenary kingdom that bore its name). The city is a centre of Spanish culture, underlined by the plethora of UNESCO heritage sites scattered around the old town. Zaragoza should definitely be on your […]
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