Downtown Austin may have been founded on a six-hundred-acre plot and have consisted of no more than fourteen blocks, but two hundred years on things have certainly changed. Downtown Austin, flanked by a broad stretch of the Colorado River, now incorporates eight districts and covers an area much larger than the original town plan. While …
Also known as Barrow, Utqiaġvik is the northern most settlement in US Alaska. The traditional name was voted back in 2016 to support the preservation of the Inupiaq language. A gateway to the Arctic ocean, the history in this part of the world dates back to 500 AD with whaling and fishing being the livelihood …
At the centre of the Aleutian Islands, Unalaska has a long and interesting history. From the original inhabitants of nine thousand years ago. To the Russian fur traders who made this place their headquarters, the role in World War Two, to present day. There are plenty of places to explore on the island and many …
As I explored the charming town of El Mirage, Arizona, I couldn’t help but marvel at its transformation from a remote cattle outpost to a burgeoning suburb of Phoenix. This city, once considered distant, is now experiencing rapid growth at an unimaginable pace. Nestled in the northwest corner of the Valley of the Sun, El …
I recently visited Apache Junction, a small town located about 35 minutes east of Phoenix in the remote Superstition Mountains. I was immediately drawn to its rich history and stunning natural beauty. As an old mining town, Apache Junction is full of hard-luck stories and local legends. I loved learning about the town’s history and …
As you journey along the iconic Route 66, spanning from Chicago to LA, you’ll come across the historic city of Kingman in Northwest Arizona. This city holds a significant place in the route’s history. As Bobby Troup’s famous song from 1946 reminds us, Kingman is one of the cities you’ll pass through, offering a glimpse …
As someone who has explored the charming town of Marana, I can tell you that it offers a truly unique southwestern experience. Nestled near Tucson and surrounded by the vast Sonoran Desert that stretches into Mexico, this place has a special allure that captivates both nature enthusiasts and history buffs. One of the main attractions …
Downtown Brooklyn is a compact urban nucleus in the Brooklyn suburb of New York City. Nestled between Clinton Hill and Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn is an area which is, in general, dedicated to commercial and financial purposes and ranks as the Big Apple’s third-largest business district. Does that mean there’s not much to do there? …
Though not all that far away from Phoenix and its millions of people, Queen Creek is pleasantly unique in many ways, and you’ll probably notice the difference immediately. With Arizona roots that run deep, Queen Creek is the kind of town that hasn’t traded in its old-time charm and identity, like so many other places …
Despite its small size and charming exposition, Harrisburg is one of the most historic and important cities in Pennsylvania. The seemingly unassuming city has a small population, but under the surface, Harrisburg has a lot waiting to be discovered – and not just within its boundaries, but in the wider region of Dutch Pennsylvania that …