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Darren Griffiths

Darren is a travel blogger from London currently residing in Bangkok. He's traveled all over the world. You can read all about it on his blog findingbeyond.com.

15 Best Places to Live in Minnesota

Edina, Minnesota

The small but perfectly formed state of Minnesota falls on the USA and Canadian border just east of Lake Superior. This is a genuinely diverse and naturally abundant state, did you know there are more than 10,000 lakes? Like, actual lakes! Not just really big puddles! Aside from Lake Superior, dear Minnesota can boast that …

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15 Best Places to Live in Wisconsin

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Wisconsin is famous for being a cheese and beer wonderland. It is America’s largest cheese producer, with more than two billion pounds of cheese produced yearly. The beer industry employs more than sixty-thousand people America’s Dairyland is also known for big-time football, and the third-most successful football team calls this Midwest state home. In terms …

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15 Best Places to Live in Maryland

Bethesda, Maryland

Maryland is the ninth smallest state in the U.S., but it varies wildly in terms of everything – the demographics, the weather, its geography, social-economic status, and so on. Small it may be, but the Old Line State is one of the busiest states due to its prosperous tourism trade and diverse economy. Indeed, it …

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15 Best Places to Live in South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Drenched in beauty, filled with attractions, a thriving economy, and almost perfect weather, South Carolina is one of the best places to live. South Carolina is home to almost five million residents and continues to grow. With tropical beaches and sea islands, South Carolina lies in the southeast of the United States and has a …

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15 Best Places to Live in Washington

Bellevue, Washington

When many people hear the name Washington, the first thing that springs to mind is the District of Columbia. Washington State often gets confused with the American seat of power, and it’s understandable. So, how desirable is the Evergreen State for anyone looking to put down roots here? The state has two volcanoes, Mount St. …

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15 Best Places to Live in Connecticut

Old Greenwich, Connecticut

Connecticut is one of the most charming of all the American states. With a rustic mix of coastal towns and rural havens, there is a lot to love about this area of New England. 

Unlike many US states, Connecticut has access to the coast; calling all surfers, sand lovers, and beach bums! Being on the …

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15 Best Places to Live in Iowa

Ames, Iowa

Deep in the midwest of the United States of America is Iowa. Home to 3.1 million people this state is famed for farming corn and its rolling plains. From the Effigy Mounds to the Maquoketa Caves, a lifetime of adventure would still only see you scratch the surface of this state. As a place to …

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15 Best Places to Live in Kentucky

Cherokee Seneca

What springs to mind when you hear the word Kentucky? Fried chicken? Derby? There is so much to enjoy about living in the versatile and varied American State. Unlike many states, Kentucky is not perfectly square or rectangular. We’re on to useless facts now! Although in the south of the USA, Kentucky is not as …

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15 Best Places to Live in Alabama

Auburn, Alabama

Sandwiched between Mississippi and Georgia in the southeast of the United States of America is Alabama, and sweet home Alabama it may well become for you! Homely and cozy as the state may be, Alabama has a rich and varied history and is home to landmarks from the American Civil Rights Movement to explore. If …

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15 Best Places to Live in Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

The southern US state of Louisiana shares land borders with Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, and also has a long stretch of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. The 31st-largest (or, 19th-smallest) state, you’ll find no counties here in Louisiana. Instead, the state is the only place in the country to divide its areas into parishes. …

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