Sri Lanka has a charm that few places in the world can match. It is a mystical island crisscrossed with lush rainforest, crested with tea plantations, dotted with ancient forts, and filled with enchanting tales of Hindu demons and enlightened Buddha. A mix of cultures, beliefs, and natural landscapes, you won’t be surprised. Next, I … Read more
A sailor aboard the 16th-century ship Golden Hind saw Cape Town and said, “It’s the most beautiful cape I’ve ever seen.” Almost 450 years later, I can’t help but agree. This is a city that promises a lot and keeps it. Therefore, as a South African expert, I would recommend it straight away without any … Read more
In the 19th century, this northern Massachusetts town was known for manufacturing wood products. The most successful company to emerge at this time was the Converse Toy & Woodware Company, which produced everything from hobby horses to doll furniture, giving Winchendon the nickname Toy City, which has still stuck. The city’s seal features a wooden … Read more
The romantic purple peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains have drawn generations of visitors to this western North Carolina city. A big fan is George Vanderbilt’s scion, who built America’s largest home here in the 1880s and filled it with priceless works of art. Biltmore House is still family owned and unmatched in its size … Read more
This inland coastal city is called Cranberry City. The Ocean Spray Cooperative was founded in Hanson in 1930 and was headquartered here until 1977. There are numerous cranberry bogs, many of which are now closed, but still form a large part of Hanson’s landscape. The Barrage Pond Wildlife Management Area shows where the state intervened … Read more
The US picks up where it left off and Mexico goes through some of the challenges of the Central Pacific waves. Cross the border into California and enter Baja, a region of vibrant party towns, cactus-filled deserts, and mouth-watering point breaks. As you walk, jungle hills approach the coast. First in the popular longboard center … Read more
Comprising a historic center and a group of villages, Southborough is a residential city in the MetroWest region. Southborough was incorporated in 1727 and flourished as a commercial area until the late 19th century. That all changed in the 1890s when he found much of the city suddenly submerged after the construction of the enormous … Read more
As for location, Durban was perfect. Located on South Africa’s east coast, this port city has developed around a long and attractive sandy beach, lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The area around Durban has been inhabited for at least 100,000 years. The stone only came to the attention of Europeans when … Read more
South Africa is known for its wildlife. But a city like Pretoria has so much to offer that fascinates and entertains me every time I visit. As a lover of all things South Africa, who can share his thoughts on the best things to do in Pretoria? Celebrating this wonderful country has become my full-time … Read more
Today, although officially known as Guquebera, many still know this Indian Ocean city as Port Elizabeth or PE. Facing the wide Algoa Bay, it offers a beach holiday alternative to Durban. But, as we’ll see, there’s also plenty of culture and history for those who take the time to get to know this noble lady … Read more