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 ...
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 ...
Settled in the 9th century around the alleged burial place of Saint James the Great, the origins of this Galician city are a mixture of history, mysticism, tradition, power struggles and what could well have been the most effective city ...
Artsy, bohemian and cheerful, Madrid is one of the most dynamic European cities. While it is true that Madrid doesn’t have a defining must-see attraction, the Spanish capital contains numerous artistic and architectural treasures and is home to one of ...
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 ...
Founded by the Romans in the 1st century BCE, Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain. The Catalan capital is known for its urban beaches, vibrant nightlife and monumental buildings, and especially for being home to some of Antoni Gaudi’s ...
Nicknamed “the Capital of Europe” and “Comic City,” Brussels is one of the most significant cities in Europe, culturally, economically and politically. Set on an island in the river Senne on a busy trade route between Bruges, Ghent and Cologne, ...
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, ...
Founded by the Romans in the 1st century BCE, Frankfurt am Main may only be the fifth-largest city in Germany, but it is one of its most important banking and financial hubs. The capital of the Hesse Bundesland is known ...
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 ...
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 ...
Niagara Falls is a must-see destination for many travellers. Known for offering the bests view of one of the most striking natural marvels in North America, the city is located right on the border between Canada and the United States ...
