Magical Mompox is a town along the Magdalena River, seemingly stuck in time. It’s off the beaten path but well worth the effort to get to.
Selimiye is a neighborhood in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. It’s full of military buildings, universities and schools, and hospitals.
Gümüşsuyu is a neighborhood in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. It’s located on the hill descending from Taksim Square to the Dolmabahçe neighborhood of the Beşiktaş district.
Selma, Alabama, is known for its role in the Civil Rights movement. There are several different landmarks around town directly related to the Voting Rights March of 1965.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park pays homage to the rural roots of the 39th President of the United States.
The city of Forks is the largest settlement near the western side of Olympic National Park. It makes a great base to visit the park. We spent two nights there and found it to be very centrally located.
Castello is the largest and second most populous of the six districts (sestieri) of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Venice, Italy.
The historic center of Milan (Centro Storico) is not only the city’s oldest area, it’s also a hub of art, culture, and religion. It’s a compact, easily walkable area is full of pleasant piazzas and a mix of medieval, Renaissance, and modern architecture.