The town of Cumberland, in the county of the same name in Maine, lies close to the border with Canada and is one of the wealthiest towns in the state. It has a population of around 8,000 and is not far from the largest city in Maine, Portland. A prime location for settlement many years …
Westbrook is a city of around 17,000 people which is located in the Cumberland County of Maine. It was initially called Saccarappa, named after the waterfall with the same name found on the nearby river. Part of the Falmouth city until 1814, it then became Stroudwater. Later on, the name was changed again to become …
Even though it has a small population of just 8,000 people, the city of Caribou is still the second largest in the Aroostook County of Maine. The National Weather Service Forecast Office is located here and it’s also an important center for agriculture and tourism. The first settlers were lumbermen and trappers and they arrived …
Located in central Maine’s Somerset County, the town of Madison has a population of just more than 4,000 residents and is equidistant from the Atlantic coast to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west and Canada to the north. The town was founded in the early 1800s, and for generations before that, was …
Waterville is a city of around 16,000 people, located in the Kennebec County of the Maine state. Initially part of the town of Fort Halifax which was founded in 1757, it became Winslow in 1771. Because the people living here had to cross the river each time there was a town meeting, they eventually decided …
Brewer is a small city of 9,000 people, located in Penobscot County in the state of Maine. The name comes from that of the first settler to arrive here, Colonel John Brewer. It is located right across the Penobscot River from Bangor, and they are “sister cities”. They were initially part of the same community, …
Incorporated in 1778, Gray is a small city of around 7,000 people located in Cumberland County. It is a small and friendly community which boasts plenty of touristic attractions, including lakes, golf courses, antique shops, trails for hiking or skiing and more. While the city has a total area of 46 square miles, most of …
The small town of Vaals in South Limburg is on the map for a couple of big reasons. The first is the Drielandenpunt, the tripoint on the Dutch, German and Belgian borders. This is five minutes from the town centre, and has become a real tourist attraction, enhanced by an observation tower, hedge maze and …
A quaint village on the northern cusp of the Dwingelderveld National Park, Dwingeloo may be small but has a big personality in the summer. In this season the lush village green becomes a stage for events like an international ceramic art fair on May 30. If your idea of perfect relaxation means blissful walks, bike …
Though for much of the 20th century Slovenia wasn’t exactly a hotspot for international travelers, the small country is now becoming a premier destination. It’s amazingly beautiful, full of friendly people, fascinating history, and natural wonders. Not surprisingly, it’s one of the continent’s most underrated attractions. Bled is also a winter sports wonderland. During the …