Quartzsite, Arizona is usually a tumbleweed town of nearly 4,000 people, though at certain times of the year, its population swells to nearly a million, making it larger than cities like Baltimore and Tucson. The summer weather in Quartzsite is similar to that inside a pizza oven, but in the fall, winter and spring, it’s …
Manchester’s eastern borough of Tameside has a story that is echoed across the region. From the late-18th century a group of farming communities grew into mill towns for the textile industry, interlinked by canals. Travelling west to east, the first hills of the Pennines hove into view, and settlements are built with the dark local …
Considered the capital of Arizona’s White Mountain region, St. Johns is a high-elevation destination for those looking to experience nature, marvel at the amazing geology, and see some natural and historic sites that are truly unique slices of Americana. The town prides itself on its friendly nature and the sense of community that many feel …
On Merseyside, St Helens is a large town made up of local townships that coalesced during the Industrial Revolution. St Helens’ coal mines closed in the 20th century, and some, like Sutton Manor have become country parks. The town is maybe best known for glassmaking, leading the market for this industry in Victorian times. One …
Litchfield Park is a small city of around 5,000 people located in Maricopa County, Arizona, a few miles northwest of Phoenix. The city got its name from Paul Weeks Litchfield, who was an executive at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He came to this area in 1916 looking for a good land to grow …
Located along Interstate 10 between Tucson, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico, Willcox is a southern Arizona town steeped in history that’s also home to artists, farmers, and the region’s budding wineries which have garnered lots of praise and accolades lately. Considering its modest size, the town is packed with things to do, and unlike other …
Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz (or just “Santa Fe”) is a totally underrated capital city located along the Paraná River. With a beautifully modern suspension bridge, a revamped costanera or waterfront walkway, and lots of well-preserved colonial buildings, you’ll find that it’s a very livable place with friendly people too. Santa Fe retains its …
Springerville is located in Arizona’s Apache County which lies in the state’s White Mountain region. With a population of less than 2,000 it’s full of the small town charm that’s so prevalent in this wild and mountainous part of Arizona. With an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet, it’s significantly higher than many of Colorado’s towns, …
One of the more urban and modern cities in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán has been called the “Garden of the Republic” due to its role in the country’s fight for independence. The city contains the building where independence from Spain was first declared, and its streets are full of history. Aside from remnants of …
Welcome to Oro Valley, a town with a rich history and a name that pays homage to the gold that once lured optimistic prospectors to the surrounding mountains and rocks. As I explore this charming Arizona town, I immediately notice its unique flavor, which sets it apart from other small towns in the state. Influences …