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Philadelphia holds the symbol of American independence, the Liberty Bell, and although it has been visited by millions before you, it's definitely a must-see. There's much about it that makes you proud to be an inheritor of it's legacy, and the crack only adds to the air of proud defiance.

Once you've seen the Tower of Big Ben, the Tower of London, taken a ride on the London Eye, visited Buckingham Palace and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, caught a red double-decker bus, and taken a freezing-cold cruise on the Thames, you've pretty much ticked off the tourist traps. Now it's time to live a little more like a local.

Amongst the capital cities in Europe, Amsterdam belongs to the smaller siblings. It doesn't stand up to London or Paris in sheer size, and the number of sites and places to see and go to. But Amsterdam has its own unique charm, that isn't matched by any other place in Europe.

Planning a family vacation can be a lot of fun. Going on a family vacation is always fun, but packing for a family vacation can be a bit of a challenge. Here are some tips that will get you off on a good start.

A center of finance and culture in East Asia, Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea. Home to over 10 million people, the city is bustling with energy and offers a great combination of ancient culture and impressive modern technology. Divided into 25 different districts, the city is most easily navigated by subway as there is often a great deal of traffic.

Bangkok has gone through a rough patch recently. Political turmoil has put a bit of a dent in the tourist appeal of the city. Bangkok remains however one of the most fantastic places on earth to visit, and very few places can rival magnificent Bangkok when it comes the pure beauty of its exotic temples and palaces, and the variety of its nightlife.

New Orleans is still greatly overshadowed by Katrina. Though what many tourists don’t realize is the degree to which the historic French Quarter remained untouched.  All of the historical and European influenced architecture, art, cuisine, and music are still there, waiting for you to return.

Anyone who has been to Paris begins to smile when the city is mentioned. A thousand writers have described her a thousand ways, and while all of the lofty descriptions are true, there is still something quite magical about this city that simply must be experienced to be understood.

Macau; the Las Vegas of the East, has certainly made its fortune from the fortunes of others. The Macau peninsula connects Macau to mainland China and it is here that the casinos, hotels and entertainment venues are clustered. Busloads of gambling visitors arrive daily from China, and with the opening of several behemoth, Las Vegas-style casinos, this is only set to increase.

Rome could easily be the destination in Europe with the most striking sites to see. Of course there are other places, like Paris with it beautiful structures, London with it palaces and museums, or even Athens with it many, many ancient sites. But none of them combine the sheer number of highlights, and none of them combine the publicly visible ancient structures like the Colloseum, the many museums with a large variety of ancient and classic art, as well as the stunning views of the religious buildings and arts that can be found in the Vatican, as well as scattered all around the city of Rome.

Florida may be a haven for retirees but they aren’t responsible for Saint Augustin’s nicknames of “old town” or “ancient town”. Locals affectionately refer to their small town like so because this quaint site of historical importance is the oldest, continuously inhabited community established by Europeans in North America.

Abu Dhabi is a relative newcomer to the world, having only been created within the last fifty years. This small island nation is situated prettily in the Persian Gulf and is skirted by a series of smaller islands.