In the 1600’s this area was a major shipping and transportation center and this lasted through the the early part of the 19th century.

Today, Bushwick is a vibrant, colorful urban neighborhood with trendy restaurants, independent shops, galleries, thrift shops, and high-priced condos.

Milan is rich in history and has beautiful old architecture.

This lively harbor city on the edge of the Atlantic is a mix of new and traditional, which is evident when strolling through the vibrant city streets.

The vibrant northern Portugal city of Porto offers a blend of history, culture and cuisine.

Edinburgh is considered Scotland’s white collared city and has been recognized as the capital of Scotland since the 15th century. It is the second most populated city in Scotland

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and its compact city center offers and exciting mixture of new and old. It is a social place with a huge reputation, busy pubs, museums

Killarney is a small town surrounded by beautiful lakes, rolling green mountains with history and heritage and thrives on tourism.

If someone refers to the city as Derry, they are probably Catholic. If they refer to it as Londonerry, they are most likely Protestant.

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the birthplace of the Titanic and the portable defibrillator was invented here in 1965.

Glasgow is a compact city that is easy to get around. It is considered Scotland’s blue collar city and is noted for its preserved 19th century Victorian architecture.

Como, has attracted both famous and everyday travelers visitors for centuries. It commands the south shore of Lake Como and is surrounded by hills and mountains.

It is an elegant, friendly lakeside hamlet steeped in history with beautiful architecture, and plenty of stairs and hills to climb.

The peaceful former fishing town of Varenna is located on the eastern shore of Lake Como, Italy. You can walk the charming little streets, alleys and stairways leading to the interior of the village.

Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, and posses an old-world, southern charm.

Bluffton is often described as ‘eclectic’, the town full of artists, art galleries and parades.

On my visit to Raleigh I wandered through a few historic districts with their amazing historical architecture, two former hospitals, a cemetery and a historical park.

Naples is a well-known city in southern Italy that has a mix of tattered Old World beauty and modern. There are castles and palaces, monuments and statues. The city’s historic district is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Madrid is a cheerful and vibrant city at all hours. It is known for its rich history, architecture, late dinners, art and culture. It is diverse and welcoming with every style of neighborhood and culture.

Berlin is a diverse city with a vibrant culture scene. It has both new and historic architecture, monuments and memorial sites commemorating the city’s unique history.

Back in the day, architects, painters and sculptors came to Rome to create the city you will see today. Thankfully, it has not gentrified.