Introduction Basic Information Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, with a population of approximately 900,000 people. The city is located in the western part of the country and is known for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and rich history. A Brief History Amsterdam was founded in …
Introduction Bangkok, also known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in Thai, is the capital city of Thailand. It is a bustling metropolis that has grown into a major hub for business, culture, and tourism in Southeast Asia. The city has a population of over 8 million people, making it one …
Onward!, the official motto of Calgary, is more apt than ever in the wake of the major flooding the city experienced in June 2013. A year later, the casual visitor would have been hard-pressed to find any traces of the flood. As of November 2016, the only changes visitors may …
Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. Butcher of hogs and believer in progress, it is one of the world’s great cities, and …
View from Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong (香港 Heūng góng in Cantonese, meaning fragrant harbour) is a place with multiple personalities; the population is mainly Cantonese Chinese but British influence is quite visible. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as …
The capital of Hawaii and its primary point of entry, Honolulu is by far the state’s largest city, with nearly one million people—two-thirds of the state’s population—residing within the metro area. Situated on the southern shore of the island of Oahu, Honolulu serves as the center of government and commerce …
Jackson is the largest town (population 10,000) in the Jackson Hole valley in Teton County, Northwest Wyoming, close to the south end of Grand Teton National Park. It is the gateway to two of the United States’ best-known national parks, Grand Teton itself and nearby Yellowstone. Many famous people maintain …
Kuala Lumpur, called KL by locals, is Malaysia‘s federal capital and largest city at 6.5 million (city-proper population of 1.8 million). Kuala Lumpur is a cultural melting pot with some of the world’s cheapest 5-star hotels, impressive shopping districts, food from all parts of the world, and natural wonders within …
Double-decker Routemaster bus at a stop outside St Paul’s Cathedral Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of England, and of the wider United Kingdom, it is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European …
Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, “Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles,” a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The “City of Angels” is a city of sharp contrasts, home to …
Macau (also spelled Macao, 澳門, Oumùhn in Cantonese, Àomén in Mandarin) is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China and one of the world’s most densely populated spots. Located across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong, Macau was a colony and later overseas territory of Portugal until 1999. Macau …
Miami is a major city in the south-eastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population of over 5.4 million (2007), which makes it the 7th most populous metro area in the United States. …
Montreal (French: Montréal) is the largest city in the Quebec province. While Quebec City is the capital, Montreal is the cultural and economic centre, and the main entry point to the province. With 1.7 million citizens in the city proper and 4 million in the urban area, Montreal is Canada’s …
One of the world’s great cities, New York City (known as “The Big Apple”, “NYC,” or just plain “New York”) is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most …
The Colosseum Rome (Italian: Roma), the ‘Eternal City’, is the capital and largest city of Italy and of the Lazio (Latium) region. It’s the famed city of the Roman Empire, the Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita (sweet life), the Vatican City and Three Coins in the Fountain. Rome, as a …
Shenzhen (深圳; Shēnzhèn in Mandarin, Sāmjan in Cantonese) is one of the most populous and richest cities in China. It is situated in Guangdong, China on the Hong Kong border about 40 km north of Hong Kong Central and approximately 100 km south of Guangzhou. The city is on the list of …
Singapore (Chinese: 新加坡; Malay: Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர்) is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries and boasts one of the world’s busiest ports. The food is legendary, with bustling hawker centres and …
The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and …
Seattle, Washington sits at one of the most beautiful spots in the United States. Occupying a narrow isthmus between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, it is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, with four million people calling the area home. Seen from above, carpets of evergreen trees, pristine …
Introduction Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, with a population of over 2.9 million people. It is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario and is the capital city of the province of Ontario. Toronto is a global city and one of the most multicultural cities in …
Paris and the river Seine Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, is one of the largest agglomerations in Europe, with 2.2 million people living in the dense (105 km²) central city, 7 million people in the Metropole du Grand Paris (814 km²) and almost 12 million people living in the metropolitan area. In …
Vancouver BC hardly needs an introduction. This world class destination has long been popular with visitors from every corner of the globe. A spectacular natural setting with a beautiful harbour and relatively mild climate makes Vancouver a great place to visit anytime of the year. If you love the laid …
