International Destinations Archives

Belfast, Northern Ireland, Travel Guide

November 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

People have lived in the Belfast area for thousands of years, with early settlements forming along the River Lagan long before the modern city emerged. Belfast developed as a key trading and industrial center, becoming one of the world’s leading shipbuilding cities during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The city played a central role in the political and social conflicts of the late 20th century, an era known as The Troubles, leaving a layered

Dublin, Ireland, Travel Guide

November 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Quick Overview People first settled the Dublin area more than 2,000 years ago, with Celtic communities established long before the Vikings arrived. Viking settlers founded the first true city in the 9th century, naming it Dubh Linn after a nearby dark-water pool. From the 12th century onward, Dublin served as the political and administrative center of English—and later British—rule in Ireland. The city played a pivotal role in Ireland’s struggle for independence, most notably during

Toronto, Ontario, Travel Guide

December 27, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Toronto is Canada’s most populous city and the capital of Ontario, situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario; it anchors the Golden Horseshoe curving around Lake Ontario from Toronto to Niagara Falls. European settlement began in the mid-1700s with the French Fort Rouillé; an English post, York, established in 1793, evolved into the city renamed “Toronto” in 1834. During the War of 1812, Fort York was a key British base that was destroyed in

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with a population of more than 2 million and a metropolitan area of more than 13 million. Set on the Seine in the Île-de-France region, it’s the European Union’s largest metro area and fourth-most populous city. Nicknamed the “City of Light” for its Enlightenment legacy, Paris has been a global center of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion, and gastronomy since the 17th century. The city’s 20

New Zealand Travel Guide

August 10, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

It is difficult to summarize New Zealand in a few words. The country has an incredible culture, its food is phenomenal, and its people must be among the friendliest in the world. Then, there’s the scenery. This must be among the most beautiful places in the world. Sure, many places lay claim to such a statement, but in New Zealand, it’s a sentiment that’s not overstated. Is it possible to feel both far away and

Florence, Italy, Travel Guide

April 5, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Florence is home to countless churches and museums, enough to make one’s head spin in trying to figure out where to begin. It doesn’t matter when you start, just pick a place and run with it. From an architectural standpoint, the birthplace of the Renaissance is home to an endless number of splendid structures. Every corner offers another building that baffles the imagination and leaves travelers awestruck. How is it people live in the city

London Travel Guide

January 26, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

London, located on the River Thames estuary, keeps reinventing itself, layering new culture onto deep heritage and drawing ever more visitors. Myth credits Brutus of Troy with founding the city, but historically, the Romans established Londinium after the AD 43 invasion. The Norman Conquest in 1066 ushered in a new era, and the world-famous Tower of London traces its origins to the White Tower, built in 1078. London is the capital and largest city of

Rome, Italy, Travel Guide

August 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight