If someone blindfolded you, spun you around, and dropped you into the heart of Old Quebec, you’d swear you were in some corner of Europe — perhaps France. But surprise: you're standing in the only fortified city north of Mexico, nestled along the St. Lawrence River in Canada. Welcome to Quebec City, where cobblestone streets whisper old stories, and castle-like hotels pierce the sky.

They don’t call it the “Key to England” for nothing. Looming above the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Castle isn’t just another medieval relic—it’s a full-blown timeline in stone. From Roman lighthouses to Cold War bunkers, this place has seen more drama than a royal family reunion.