Posted on December 21, 2012 by sguese

  The sheer size and history of Mexico makes its difficult for travelers to choose where and what they want to see. With so much lurking south of the U.S. border, itineraries can be more maddening to figure out than relaxing. However travelers can leave it up to UNESCO for their itinerary planning. The world [...]

Posted on December 21, 2012 by sguese

  It happened at the Alamo, where Texas ranchers collided with Mexican settlers. And while plenty of tourists today remember the Alamo, visiting it when in San Antonio, many neglect the city’s other appeals. San Antonio de Bexar was the territory’s largest Spanish settlement. The area served as the seat of the Tejas state government [...]

Posted on December 20, 2012 by sguese

  The Greeks referred to Olbia as the happy city. Visitors today might find that hard to belief behind the industrial center and chaos. Olbia is a port city, one that is notnecessarily known for its beauty. Its airport has long been a gateway to the fashionable Costa Smeralda, holding visitors for only a short [...]

Posted on December 20, 2012 by sguese

  Four centuries ago, William Shakespeare set a stage in Stratford. Since his famous stories have traveled well beyond the United Kingdom, bus loads have been arriving to Stratford to appreciate the world’s most famous wordsmith. Aside from all of the Shakespeare sites, Stratford makes for a pretty market town and also an easy base [...]

Posted on December 19, 2012 by sguese

  Mississippi’s capital doesn’t know couture or glamour. Jackson is what it is and proud of knowing its identity. Throughout its simple corners, funky surprises, museums and historic sites lurk. While a good base for exploring the southern half of the state, Jackson warrants a not-so glamorous gander and therein lays its charms. The Museums [...]

Posted on December 19, 2012 by sguese

As a major transport hub in Tamil Nadu, India, Chennai tends to be clogged with traffic on the streets, swelteringly hot and blanketed by smog. However India’s fourth largest city offers visitors a different side, if they break through all of the smog that is. Chennai remains friendly despite its size. The economic powerhouse and [...]

Posted on December 18, 2012 by sguese

Continue the religious structure tour to the Shrine of San Saturio: Set up above a grotto on the banks of the Duero River, the Shrine of San Saturio creates a landscape of jaw dropping beauty. Here you can see frescoes by painter and priest Antonio Zapata. The works narrate the life of San Saturio. Within [...]

Posted on December 18, 2012 by sguese

In the southeast of Italy’s Piedmont region, Alessandria is unassumingly important. Due to its connections with Lombardy and Liguria, the town long held historical importance. Its surrounding landscape subtly draws you in with Monferrato hills, dense woods and vineyards. The provincial capital remains rich in artistic heritages, from its famous cittadella to its vast squares [...]

Posted on December 17, 2012 by sguese

  Charlotte outwardly looks like the new South. With its sprouting skyscrapers and many museums, this southern belle is moving toward modernity. However Charlotte’s New South is built on top of an old South heart. While business booms, quaint southern charm has never gone in or out of fashion in Charlotte. Many pass through the [...]

Posted on December 17, 2012 by sguese

  During Roman times, Chester was Castra Devana, the largest Roman fortress in Britain. The town would go on to serve as a port city until the River Dee silted up. Today, Chester is a prize in England’s crown. Exuding an obvious elegance and grace, travelers with a car hire in Chester can cruise to [...]