Freiburg is a city attached to nature. The Black Forest isn’t just nearby, an arm of it comes right down into the center of town as Castle Hill.  It is also a city of relaxation and enjoyment of outdoors. There are a few sites to see, but the best aspect of the city is really just [...]

Barcelona es una ciudad imprescindible en cualquier mente viajera. Para esos viajeros de mentes abiertas escribo este post que entrará a formar parte de la guía de 100 ciudades donde intercambiar antes de morir que muy amablemente ha elegido el equipo de Knok. Ellos apuestan por el intercambio de casas, un sistema algo novedoso en [...]

Antigua Guatemala is known as one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala. It is a small city with a colonial architecture and cobblestoned streets.It was once the capital city of all of Central America and is now the last true colonial city of the region.This is definitely a place you must visit when you [...]

Thinking of visiting Chicago? Did you know that in the great city was the start of the “Historic Route 66″ and birthplace to mail-order retailing as well as the TV remote? Chicago is full of history, entertainment and diverse dining. 1.  The Navy Pier The Navy Pier was actually designed for shipping and recreational purposes [...]

I recently had one of my very best friends come to visit me in Nashville, Tennessee, all the way from Utah.  She was only here for a few days so I wanted to make sure she got to see part of what makes Nashville so awesome!  There really is a lot to do and see [...]

Planning a city-break to Amsterdam? Everplaces teamster & Amsterdam native, Sophie describes her perfect day in the city with this awesome dawn to dusk Amsterdam collection.  My perfect day would be during spring or summer because the city feels alive and everyone is enjoying the sun on one of the many terraces, city beaches, in the parks or on their [...]

In 2005, when I moved to Sydney, Australia, it took a while for me to feel settled. That was only natural; any new foreign resident to any new land undergoes a period of discovery that is both exciting and destabilising. On the way to feeling like a local, everything is thrillingly new; everything is also [...]

When I woke up this morning, I was determined to enjoy this day, deviating from my usual routine. I needed to unwind, and to relax….even for just a bit. Truth be told, I had no idea on how to accomplish this goal, since I had no activity or place in mind. So I, along with [...]

Perched on two continents and built on layers of empires and history, Istanbul invites travelers to exploration. The city once known as Constantinople harbors a mystique that combines the traditions of the East and the West and offers up sights, sounds, and smells that are certain to leave a lasting impression. And the bonus is [...]

There are very few cities that truly “have it all.” In my opinion, Orlando, FL. is one of them. No matter what you might be looking for, whether it’s fun in the great outdoors, thrills, or just a good old fashioned family vacation, Orlando has it covered. So, when I was asked by Knok.com to [...]