Halifax is the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and is the traditional and trendy capital of the province of Nova Scotia. Between the impressive waterfront and colorful, bustling streets, Halifax is a picturesque city.

Rabat’s charm lies in its peaceful ambiance and the way it harmoniously blends historical landmarks with contemporary city life.

Did you know that that the capital city of Budapest was formed in 1873 joining together two different cities, Buda (on the west bank of the Danube) and the Pest (pronounced Pescht, on the east bank)? Although they are united under one name, they are still referred to separately.

Annapolis is Maryland’s capital city on the Chesapeake Bay, with a historic district that includes 18th-century brick houses and the domed 1700’s Maryland State House.

Lisbon is a vibrant city with centuries-old winding cobblestone streets, stairs and hills leading to neighborhoods dotting the skyline.

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

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

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.

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.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and is sometimes referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’ because of the large number of canals, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vienna is the capital of Austria and a city full of historical buildings and some of the most astounding palace complexes in the world.

Washington DC was formed in 1790 and is home to United States government buildings including the Capitol, White House, Supreme Court building

Munich is located in the southern German state of Bavaria and is also the capital and home to centuries-old buildings. It is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, beer halls and gardens.

In this post I highlight the downtown area, Church Hill and the Hollywood Cemetery.

Bratislava’s nickname “Little Big City” comes from the fact that it is Slovakia’s largest city, but one of the smaller European capitals. The charming city center and Old Town area is very compact with many beautiful buildings, but not many visitors compared to other nearby European cities.

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, and its largest city. Founded in the 9th century, its been the capital city throughout most of its history. The city is huge, but the bulk of the tourism is in the Old Town, famous for its 14th century medieval architecture.

Montpelier is the smallest capital city in the United States, but is big on character and charm with a casual vibe. The downtown, centered around two main roads, State and Main Streets, are low-key, clean, friendly and very walkable.