Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
Oh Sherry, how the fine wine spills. Welcome to Jerez de la Frontera, the birthplace of the famous desert wine. Most Spaniards know the city simply as Jerez, one of the 25 largest cities in Spain, yet hardly known to the outside world. The city is a hub of industry rather than government, something reflected …
My introduction to the Portuguese nation began, where it begins for most, in the Nation’s capital. One of the great cities of the colonial empire, Lisbon doubles as one of the best capital cities in Europe. This colourful cultural monolith is one of the most popular summer destinations in Europe and it is easy to …
Tomar happens to be one of my favourite places in Portugal, even to the consternation of many locals I spoke to in Lisbon, many of whom had not heard of the town. The city is renowned for its military architecture but possesses a stunning old town that ranks among the most underrated in Portugal. It …
Geography Nestled within a ten kilometer granite mountain range, Sintra sits in a mountain pass leading to an Atlantic coastal plain. It is this geography that has influenced Sintra’s unique micro-climate. The main part of town is Sao Martinhi and this post will focus on this part of Sintra area, rather than the Atlantic Ocean …
The second city of Portugal, Porto or Opporto as it is often referred to, is a city simply radiating culture. One of my favorite destinations in the world, it has everything a backpacker like me could need; a friendly population, a unique geographical landscape, great works of civil engineering, an authentic historical feel and fantastic …
This is a stub of an article. A visit to this region should be combined with trip up to the Bruce Peninsula or the shores of Lake Huron or even Collingwood to the south. Meaford Just north of the majestic Blue Mountains is a small town at the head of the Bighead River called Meaford. …
Owen Sound Located at the base of the Bruce Peninsula, Owen Sound presents an imposing natural harbour to the incoming vessel. Formally part of the ancestral lands of the Ojibwe people it was transformed into a settlement called Sydenham in 1840 after being discovered by the famed British explorer William Fitzwilliam Owen in 1815. The …
In the heart of Grey Country, you will find a conservation area to rival any other in Ontario! Old Baldy as it is called not only has an amazing name but is home to a fantastic lookout! Old Baldy Escapement Rising 152 meters above the Beaver Valley farmland, this majestic limestone ridge is but one …
Geography Located roughly in the center of Portugal, this town located on a hill overlooking the Mondego River, is a dramatic sight, for sure. The river allows this inland city access to the Mediterranean, distinguishing it from other interior cities. The fourth largest city of Portugal it is known for its warm Mediterranean climate as …
Geographical Cliff Notes Located in the south of Spain, on a fertile plain of the River Guadalquivir, Sevilla is but seven meters above sea level. The city is split in two by a river canal with the old town being located in the east side and the newer town on the west side. A Brief …
