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 โEuropeanโ 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 cityโs centre […]
Skiing vacations are great. Whooshing down the slopes surrounded by majestic peaks and thick forests. Enjoying delicious alpine food and cosying up in chalets with your family and loved ones. Breathing in the crisp mountain air and just overall breaking with the stress of city life even for just a weekend. But a question comes […]