On my Arkansas journey, I had the opportunity to explore the charming city of Bentonville nestled in the northwest corner of the state. Bentonville is widely recognized as the hometown of the retail giant Wal-Mart, which has its world headquarters located here. As I ventured beyond the city limits, I discovered that the surrounding area …
See the outline of Downtown Asheville on a map, and its radical, irregular edged shape could be a piece from a jigsaw puzzle. But it doesn’t take long to work out, when it comes down to having a good time, this North Carolina city district is the perfect fit and has more going on than …
When it comes to Downtown Charleston in South Carolina forget sky high tower blocks because they are few and far between. This downtown district has retained many of its historic features and is a veritable time capsule with elegant colonial-style buildings lining its cobbled streets. The district was founded as a port in 1670 on …
Bath is a small city of around 8,000 people, located in the county of Sagadahoc, in the state of Maine. It is also the county seat and a popular attraction for tourists thanks to its old buildings from the 19th century. The first colony was established in the area in 1607 but it took many …
During my recent visit to Conway, a charming city located in central Arkansas’ Faulkner County, I was struck by its unique characteristics and vibrant atmosphere. One notable aspect that caught my attention was the city’s distinction of having the state’s highest concentration of jobs per capita. This meant that the majority of residents residing within …
Downtown Pittsburgh, the city’s financial and business core, is three-quarters of a square mile stacked to overflowing with impressive skyscrapers. At first glance, Downtown appears to be an ultra modern metropolis, but Pittsburgh was founded in the mid-18th century, and still retains many of its original historic features. The district is bounded by two rivers, …
Downtown Sacramento was founded on the affluence of the Gold Rush era and has never looked back. Growing in strength and importance through trade and industry, the city become the capital of the state of California in the mid-1800s. Downtown Sac, as its name is often abbreviated to, is flanked on its western side by …
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 …
Founded in the mid-16th century, Helsinki is a city that encompasses the old and new worlds like few others. Located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland in the country’s southern portion, it is Finland’s capital and most populous city, with about 650,000 residents. Helsinki is often referred to as the ‘Daughter of the …
Dresden, which is situated along the River Elbe in the state of Saxony in Germany, is a fairly large city of 780,000 people that has become a popular tourist destination. Due to its unique architecture and long-standing role in the art world, Dresden gained the nickname of “Florence of the Elbe.” Many tourists travel to …