Year-round warm climate with sun-covered beaches as far as your eyes can see make the United States‘ city of San Diego an excellent place for outdoor activities. However, this is not all that this Southern Californian city offers. Its lively and sophisticated cultural scene brings together numerous festivals and events, museums, art galleries and world-class […]
4 must-do things on your first visit to Grand Teton National Park
At the edge of the United States‘ Rocky Mountains rises a mountain range so spectacular that a whole national park was dedicated to it: the Grand Teton National Park. The idyllic national park offers plenty of opportunities for hikes around fairy-tale lakes and mountains. While less popular than its famous neighbour to the north, Yellowstone, […]
The giant Toltec warriors of Tula
The Aztec civilization and their legacy gets all the attention in Central Mexico, and with a reason: the Templo Mayor, Xochimilco, and Malinalco are all testament to their impressive achievements. However, one of the civilizations that existed before the Aztecs, the Toltec culture, also left a noteworthy footprint. Tula, located around 90 km from Mexico […]
San Miguel de Allende: A buzzing Mexican colonial town
What attracts so many foreign retirees and visitors to this small colonial Mexican town? San Miguel does not boast enormous historical sights, but it is a sight in itself with its quaint streets framed with colourful old architecture and year-round perfect weather. Although sometimes referred to as Mexican Disneyland due to its fairy-tale feel, the […]
The endless streets of Mexico City
With more than 20 million people, Mexico City is the largest city in the Western hemisphere. Arriving by air gives you a sense of just how endless the city really is. Daunting as it may seem, it has become one of the top locations for travelers seeking a unique blend of historical and modern architecture, […]
