The word Connecticut was developed from numerous spellings of the Algonquian word for ‘long tidal river’, with the state being named after the Connecticut River. The river cuts through the centre of it, creating the Connecticut River Valley. It is the USA’s third smallest state, though it has a diverse range of geography ranging from …
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. …
Many travellers do not think about Iowa when they think about places to visit in the USA, but there is actually much to see and do in the Hawkeye State. Not only does it have a history that dates back to the 1600s, but it is also geographically diverse. Iowa is bounded entirely by rivers …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Situated between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Coastline, Virginia is a south-eastern American state and is the first English colonial possession in the country. Home to eight out of the total 43 presidents (44 if we counted Grover Cleveland twice) of the United States, Virginia is popularly known as the ‘Mother of Presidents’. With …
A quintessential southern state in the United States, North Carolina has a lot more to offer than its majestic mountains, intriguing hiking trails, charming piedmonts, and picturesque coastline. The ninth most populous state in America, North Carolina shares its borders with South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and most prominently the Atlantic Ocean. The state is …
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. …