To help us better understand the present, we need to understand the past. A good place to start this quest for understanding is one of the world’s…
12 Best Things to Do in Siena
Siena may have been descended from the ancient Etruscans, but it embraced its glory days during the Middle Ages. This was a time when architecture and art…
10 Most Underrated Destinations in France
Sometimes people can be snobs when they travel: They only want to see the top destinations in the top cities. This is especially true when it comes…
10 Most Underrated Destinations in Thailand
In the 19th century, Horace Greeley was credited with telling young men to go West. If he were alive today, he might say, “go off the beaten…
10 Most Underrated Destinations in Spain
If you’re a typical traveler, you’ll probably only visit Spain’s most famous cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Granada. True, these are must-see destinations in Spain. Savvy…
27 Top Attractions & Things to do in Brussels
The capital of Belgium might be best known as the headquarters of the European Union and the seat of the country’s Royal Family. But it is also…
17 Top Attractions & Things to do in Luang Prabang
With its many Buddhist temples and shrines, the northcentral Laotian city of Luang Prabang certainly lives up to its name, which translates as “Royal Buddhist image.” Though…
6 Best Day Trips from Melbourne
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria state, is home to more than 6.4 million people, making it Australia’s second largest city. While the city offers a fantastic array…
9 Best Day Trips from Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, has many things going for it. It’s home to the world’s largest Polynesian population. It’s built on an active basaltic volcanic field…
10 Most Beautiful Lakes in France
Whether they’re made by Mother Nature or man, there are some wonderfully beautiful lakes in France. Some are tiny, with an aura of peacefulness that makes you…