Outta Town Adventures

Many people choose London or Edinburgh when heading to the UK; a look at the less discovered areas, just as full of history and modern life such as the Midlands region of England around Birmingham, and castles in the centre of Scotland.

San Francisco might have changed, but it's still so full of soul; a visit of the major highlights and the discovery of the local produce and wine industry that has sparked new life into the old commercial fishing areas.

Tijuana is currently enjoying a renaissance, attracting the attention of the New York Times, which named it 8 out of 52 must-see destinations; cruise ship passengers have had a decades-long love affair with Ensenada.

Some places get known for their towers, waterfalls or skyscrapers, and others get a reputation for being centres of peace, reflection, and healing.

A dwindling gold mining industry left many towns abandoned, but some have survived and continued with stories that add to history's vibrant fabric. A look at the remains of places where prospectors held out hope as long as they could.

A look at two completely different vacation hot spots located on opposite sides of the continent.