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Bremen is a city in northwest Germany on the beautiful Weser River with a population of around half a million. It is 120 km (75 miles) from Hamburg and a top spot for a day trip, however, I think it is worth a much longer visit as it is...

A small city in Japan’s mountainous Tochigi Prefecture to the north of Tokyo, Nikko feels a world away from the hyper modern streets of the capital. Nikko is the perfect blend of small-town culture, filled with historic sites and more than its fair share of natural scenic spots. From...

Oozing charm and culture, the city of Laurel is a pretty special place for fans of the hit HGTV series “Home Town”. Located in Mississippi’s southeast region, the small Southern city is home to the one of the largest and most intact historic districts in Mississippi, a flourishing arts...

Set along the scenic shores of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi is a historic port city filled with high-end casino resorts, impeccable white sandy beach and other exciting attractions. Located between Mobile and New Orleans, the city thrived as a hub for shipping and fishing for most of its...

A beautiful seaside town that’s just less than an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura was once the political capital of Japan, and it is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is well known for its temples, bamboo groves and museums. Kamakura looks out across to Sagami...

Bonn was the capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990, during which time Germany was divided in two. However, after the Berlin Wall came down, East and West Germany were united, and Berlin was declared the capital. Despite losing this status, Bonn is an interesting city to visit...