Nicknamed the “Big Peach,” Atlanta is Georgia’s capital and its most populated urban center, with over 5 million people in its metro area. Located in the north-central portion of the state, this city is famous as one of the Civil Rights Movement’s cradles and one of the most diverse and culturally appealing places in the American South. If you’re traveling ...
Once the most dangerous city in the world, in the last few decades, Medellín has been reborn from its ashes to become one of the most vibrant places in Latin America and of the safest and most visited cities in Colombia. Called the “City of Eternal Spring” for its pleasant year-round climate, Medellín is famous for its modern art museums, ...
A relative newcomer to the international travel scene, Bogotá is a vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolis waiting to be discovered. As clichéd as it might sound, the Colombian capital is truly a city of contrast. Bogotá is famous for its quaint colonial Old Town, impressive art museums and exciting nightlife, as well as for its up-and-coming fashion and restaurant scene. If ...
Attracting city breakers, sun-seekers, and party-goers alike, Miami is one of the most visited tourist destinations in America thanks to its subtropical climate, white sand beaches, and legendary nightlife. Fittingly described by Will Smith as a “salsa-merengue melting pot” in his 1998 hit track “Miami,” this South Florida metropolis is soaked in Latin American flavor. Basking in the subtropical rays, ...
From “Space City” to “Silicon Bayou,” Houston is a place of epic nicknames and an even more epic reputation. They say everything is bigger in Texas, and there’s no bigger city in Texas than Houston. Located at the southeast vertex of the “Texas Triangle,” near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this huge metropolis is famous for being a ...
Located in northeastern Texas, Dallas is the third-largest city in the Lone Star State. However, when you factor in its metropolitan area (which also includes Fort Worth and Arlington), it becomes the biggest urban region in Texas and the fourth-largest metropolitan area in America. Nicknamed “Big D,” and “D-Town,” Dallas is famous for being home to the largest arts district ...
Dramatically set on a rocky promontory on the north bank of the Saint Lawrence River, la Ville de Québec is a picturesque, postcard-perfect town with a fascinating history and a distinct old-world character. Its spectacular location and French-inspired architecture earned it a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The capital and second-largest city in Quebec, Quebec City is “the most ...
Nicknamed the “Magic City” and “Jewel of the Caribbean Coast,” Cartagena de Indias, known locally simply as Cartagena, is truly an unmissable destination in Colombia. Considered one of South America’s most beautiful and well-preserved colonial cities, this impressive town, port, and fortifications are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. If you are looking for the best areas to ...
Medellín is one of the most important tourist destinations in Colombia and Latin America. The capital of the Department of Antioquia has managed to leave behind its violent past to become, in recent years, a city that welcomes visitors from all over the world, with locals who are as warm as its almost perfect weather. Within the different areas of ...
While it’s clear that North America isn’t generally known for its castles, Canada is home to a curious collection of imposing buildings resembling medieval fortresses. Built from coast to coast at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, these palatial European-inspired buildings known as the great railway hotels of Canada continue to dominate the skyline ...