Ardagger provides a charming escape from Austria’s larger cities. Whether exploring the abbey, enjoying the riverfront, or sampling local dishes, visitors will find plenty of reasons to appreciate this peaceful corner of Lower Austria.
Its legacy as the former imperial capital of Vietnam is just one of many reasons to visit Hue. For more than a century, the emperors of the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945) ruled from the Forbidden Purple City, the innermost enclosure of the citadel. Today, this complex is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and draws millions of visitors each year.
Nestled under the imposing view of volcanic Mount Liamuiga, charming Basseterre is the best place to begin your next Caribbean adventure to St. Kitts. From the island’s untouched natural beauty, best seen by boarding the famous St. Kitts Scenic Railway, to the glittering beaches of Frigate Bay, perfect for snorkeling and jet skiing, there are plenty of excursions guaranteed to thrill you in Basseterre. Be sure to stop by the city center to visit Independence Square or venture thirty minutes outs
Lao Cai, a gateway city to the northern highlands of Vietnam, offers an alluring blend of cultural diversity, breathtaking landscapes, and a touch of French colonial heritage. Situated along the Red River and bordering China, Lao Cai is the starting point for adventurers heading to the famous terraced rice fields of Sapa, but it has its own unique charms to discover.
This 2,000-year-old city, where the Teutonic Order founded one of its first commanderies in the 13th century, lies on the convergence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers.
Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi (Shen-hsi) Province, and the cultural center of the historic and agriculturally rich Wei River valley. Historical interests include the tomb of China's first emperor, Shih 0Huang Ti; Shaanxi Provincial Museum; the Big and Little Goose Pagodas; and the Great Mosque. Other points of interest include the tombs of the Tang emperors (618-906); four tumuli (burial mounds); Xi'an Hot Springs; and Banpo, a Neolithic village.