Notes: In this essay, James Kences recounts the explorations of the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano (1485 to 1528), ...

The centuries-old city of St. Augustine is an enduring reminder of Spain’s long history in Florida, going back generations ...

Taking a break from walking and canoeing down the 'Andiun River' will have explorers feeling like Frodo, while the jagged cliffs of the mountain range could easily be swarming with orcs.

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At 52 square miles, it's the third-largest city in Spain, but Valencia feels almost like a small town. It's contained from the south by the Turia River and the Bulevar Sud, or South Boulevard ...

Head west from El Centro and you'll find the popular El Arenal neighborhood set alongside the Guadalquivir River where you can sip a cerveza (beer) while enjoying the waterfront panorama.

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Hidden along the Mississippi River just an hour south of St. Louis lies a place where cobblestone streets, centuries-old architecture, and a distinctly European ambiance create an experience so ...

While many Missourians flock to Branson or the Lake of the Ozarks when vacation time rolls around, the savviest travelers know that this Mississippi River gem offers something those popular ...