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 […]
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 […]
Beautiful coastal village Etretat in France is loved by the French and by the foreigners for one simple reason: the gardens of Etretat. So let’s take a stroll down the mesmerizing green creations and find out a bit about the fascinating history as well. I am not a garden person, I don’t even know how […]