Posted on February 17, 2012 by sguese

  Pittsburgh doesn’t generally fall on top ten lists or “must-see” destinations in the United States. Its steelworker reputation has been hard to shake, but those who have given the city a chance know better. Pittsburgh is a surprisingly hip, fun and cultured city, from its top notch museums, parklands to quirky music scenes. Across [...]

Posted on February 17, 2012 by sguese

  Palm Springs has long been wrapped up in a spring break dream or nightmare depending on what you enjoy. While back in its heydays, the California city was the place to party, it is now cleaned up for the resort-set. No billboards are allowed as this town thinks of itself as more of a [...]

Posted on February 16, 2012 by sguese

    Perched in between two lakes on a narrow isthmus, you will find Tampere and all of its industry. Finland’s second largest city is often forgotten to Helsinki, just 107 miles south. However this industrial center is actually one of the brightest and cleanest of cities in Scandinavia. Covered in parks, museums, art galleries, [...]

Posted on February 16, 2012 by sguese

    Sandwiched in between the two ancient city kingdoms of Kourion and Amathous, Limassol holds a special place in Cyprus’ history and heart. The second largest city on the island nation is known for its dramatic southern coast, set up on a sweeping 15-kilometer bay. Limassol also served as the setting for Richard the [...]

Posted on February 16, 2012 by sguese

    The sight of Isabella and Ferdinand’s wedding and the spot where Columbus died is reaping with history indeed. Valladolid sits just 125 miles northwest of Madrid, serving as a royal city beginning in the 13th century. The intellectual center has long attracted saints and philosophers. Today it is a place of bitter cold [...]

Posted on February 16, 2012 by sguese

  In between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake you will find Utah’s promised land and capital. Salt Lake City perches at an elevation of 4,330 feet. Home to most of the state of Utah’s population, most come here to see Temple Square, the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of [...]

Posted on February 16, 2012 by sguese

  Leipzig hasn’t always worn a sunny disposition. The once drear city was bombed heavily during World War II. However, this city is taking on a new life. Set up 102 miles southwest of Berlin, Leipzig brings travelers the Germany of today. Its glassy skyscrapers and glitzy nightlife are proof of that fact. Known for [...]

Posted on February 15, 2012 by sguese

    Located in the northeastern corner of the Bodensee, right near the lake’s widest point, you will find the mostly modern Friedrichshafen. Destroyed in World War II, the city was completely rebuilt. Among its highlights are two interesting museum and the dome capped Schlosskirche, a suggestion at Friedrichshafen’s baroque past. Of course, it could [...]

Posted on February 15, 2012 by sguese

    In a world where life revolves around natural beauty and long sunny days, you can expect to find a piece of contentment. Christchurch is such a world, deemed the Garden City for its 1/8th of land dedicated to public parks, reserves and recreation. Of course, it’s not all green here. English elements are [...]

Posted on February 15, 2012 by sguese

    The closest of the Canary Islands to Africa and the fourth in size in the chain, Lanzarote regales in dramatics. Across 37 meter long and 12.5 meters wide of land, Lanzarote boasts miles and miles of lava. The other component to its natural settings is a northern lush side. The south is merely [...]