The island of Tasmania, 240 kilometres south of the Australian continent, was once seen as an slightly old-fashioned, if beautiful, backwater best known for being home to more than half of Australia's World Heritage Listed Convict Sites and some great wildlife. But not anymore, today's 'Tassie', as the state is affectionately known, has become an i...

Mount Gambier sits on the flatlands near an extinct volcano. The mountain's peak is marked by a 'Centenary Tower', built in 1904, to commemorate the area's first sighting by European explorers. At some 192 metres above sea level, this landmark is the city's highest point. This picturesque south Australian city is a major service provider for the 'L...

If you're used to chaotic, traffic-snarled capitals, then you're in for a big surprise with Canberra. Created from scratch in the early 20th century, on bush lands originally occupied by the 'Ngunnawal' people, it has all the hallmarks of being a purpose built city designed with mathematical precision. The city's principle architects, Walter and Ma...

Little Rock, Arkansas, is a surprising town that has played its part in both historical and more recent political and social events that impacted on the rest of the America. To say it's had its fair share of scandals is no understatement. From the integration struggles faced by the African American people to today's political environment, Little Ro...

Aberystwyth is often described as the 'jewel' of the west coast of Wales. Nestled between an arc of hills and two beaches, it has a thriving university, the country's National Library, some interesting castle ruins, a pier and a harbor opening to the Irish Sea. It's a popular summer holiday destination for both United Kingdom residents and overseas...

Glasgow's commanding position on the River Clyde has defined its development over the decades. During the 18th century, with the onset of Britain's Industrial Revolution, the city expanded rapidly. It grew into one of the world's centres for the production of chemicals and textiles and pioneered cutting-edge engineering, especially in shipbuilding....

Just west of the incredibly scenic Superstition Mountains, you'll find the city of Mesa. Though Mesa, considered a suburb of Phoenix by some, it is in fact a city with its own identity. As far more than a conference or meeting place, Mesa is a holiday destination in its own right, and an affordable longer stay for many. With two airports servicing ...

New Zealand is famous for being a wonderful holiday destination with beautiful scenery and great people, so it is no surprise that many people take advantage of the opportunity to live and work in the country. However, while taking a holiday in the country opens up some aspects of life in the country, the way of life in New Zealand can take some ti...

Plan your time in Tucson well, because you've got a lot of ground to cover here. Sure you can choose to rest in your luxury resort, perhaps with a hit of golf or a spa treatment or two, and enjoy the most incredible sunsets and starlit nights from award winning restaurants. You can also wander the streets of the city exploring galleries displaying ...

Want to experience a new place to visit or work in? Want to immerse yourself in the day-to-day goings on of a city? Then Phoenix's easy-going pace and welcoming communities will be perfect for you. A semi-desert area, with temperatures likened to those of the Saudi Arabian desert, and named Hoozdo meaning "hot place" by the Navajo tribe, the city e...