Author: Liz Flynn

The historic county town of Tralee might not get as much attention as some of County Kerry’s other towns, but that’s not to say it’s not equally worth a visit. Founded during the 13th century,…

No one knows exactly how many castles Ireland has (for no other reason than there’s too many to count), but conservative estimates put it at around 30,000. Some are in ruins, some are intact, and…

Just over 100 years ago, Johor Bahru was a tiny fishing village known only to its handful of residents. But times change, and so, it seems, does Johor Bahru. Since Malaysia won independence in 1957,…

Until not too long ago, Tampere was a slightly gritty town that was better known for its industry than its beauty. But times change. Today, Tampere’s old cotton mills have been turned into chic malls,…

If you’re looking for bright lights and 24/7 action, you’re not going to find them in Granby. A small, peaceful little town of just over 11000 people, it’s about as far from hip and happening…

Villavicencio, also called La Puerta al Llano or The Gateway to the Plains, is a city in central Colombia. It is located where the plains of Los Llanos meet the Andes, so the city is…

If your perfect Greek getaway involves whitewashed houses set against blue skies and white sand beaches, don’t go to Piraeus. Don’t go there if you’re expecting laid-back vibes and utter tranquility either. Very few tourists…