Posted on September 28, 2012 by sguese

Basel’s position in the world has long given it the upper hand. The third largest city in Switzerland stands on a point of the Rhine where France, Germany and Switzerland all meet. You co uld say this city knows how to live and live large. Basel has served as one of Switzerland’s most important cultural [...]

Posted on September 28, 2012 by sguese

Arriving in Carcassonne, you may think you can see Cinderella in the distance. This medieval city looks decidedly fairytale or Disney set depending on how you look at it. Due to its appearance, the old walled city called La Cité has garnered attention from the masses. In high summer, the picturesque streets of Carcassonne drown [...]

Posted on September 27, 2012 by sguese

  Transfixed in the heart of County of Cleves, Weeze has long been known for two things. Its regional airp ort connects travelers with many regions across Europe. And the city’s surrounding countryside littered in woods and meadows has appealed to many. Weeze borders the Netherlands in Germany’s Lower Rhine region. While much of the [...]

Posted on September 27, 2012 by sguese

Hamburg is not your average German town. The second most populated city in the country has mastered being dynamic. With canals like Venice, modern structures next to old baroque beauties and Alster Lake right in the heart of the action, Hamburg’s makeup is not one you see everyday. The survivor of World War II has [...]

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sguese

  Basking in its views of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, Split appropriately divides its attentions between being a major transport hub and an appealing spot to roam for travelers. While the city may be one of Croatia’s busiest ports and a launching point for the Dalmatian islands, Spilt is not all business. This city knows how [...]

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sguese

In the first century A.D., the Romans began the love story that would become Verona. While it might be the ultimate clique, Verona is one of Italy’s most romantic cities, even if Shakespeare hadn’t laid the stage from Romeo and Juliet in town. Remnants of the Roman era sprinkle in tween pretty palazzo, elegant squares [...]

Posted on September 24, 2012 by sguese

The size of Cologne isn’t the only element to its enormity. Cologne overpowers the casual weekend visitors with layers upon layers of history. In fact the largest city in the Rhineland of Germany is so rich in antiquity, archaeological finds keep popping up, noting this town’s 2,000 years of history. Founded by the Romans in [...]

Posted on September 24, 2012 by sguese

Limoges boasts 2,000 years of history under its belt. You can see traces of its past throughout the city, perhaps through its many different architectural styles. However a visitor gains the best sense of this town by getting to know its specialty. Limoges has long been known for its productions of enamelware and fine porcelain. [...]

Posted on September 21, 2012 by sguese

Perfectly perched at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone Rivers, Lyon boasts an intriguing history over the last 2,000 years. It is a city where heritage comfortably mixes with contemporary. Long known for the silk industry, today Lyon continues to make a name for itself with its outstanding art museums, dynamic cultural life and [...]

Posted on September 21, 2012 by sguese

Santiago blends modern and traditional all in one whiff of smog. While some may find Chile’s capital to be downright gritty, loud and a bit polluted, others see the charm in its colonial mansions perched side by side with soaring skyscrapers. Santiago mixes Latin and European cultures into a city all its own. Once you [...]