Located in the picturesque Cochise County of Arizona, Bisbee is a charming small city that I am excited and thrilled to explore. With a population of around 5,000 residents, it exudes a unique character and holds a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1880 as a bustling mining town for precious metals …
For a bucket and spade holiday on the Isle of Wight, Shanklin is a pretty resort that ticks every box. There’s a long, golden sandy beach skirted by an esplanade atop the seawall with a line of crazy golf courses, arcades, ice cream parlours and fish and chip shops. But Shanklin is more than just …
There may not be a prettier sight in England than the cottages and cobblestones of Gold Hill against the rambling North Dorset countryside. This view was immortalised by Ridley Scott in his Hovis ad of 1973. Shaftesbury and the Blackmore Vale is also Thomas Hardy country, appearing in novels like Tess of the d’Urbervilles (1891). …
Located in central Arizona between Prescott, Jerome and Camp Verde, Dewey-Humboldt only became a town in 2004, though its history goes back to the 1500s when Spanish explorers and missionaries scoured the land in search of gold, silver, and lost souls to convert to Christianity. The towns of Dewey and Humboldt brought their distinct heritages …
With well more than 100 years under its belt, the quaint and historic town of Douglas in far-southern Arizona is an out-of-the-way gem that shouldn’t be missed when visiting the area. With an economy that once relied heavily on mining and cattle ranching, now much of its economic activity is generated by the visitors who …
In heart-melting scenery at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales, Settle is a lovable stone-built town on the River Ribble. The National Park will always be in your plans here in Settle, as you venture to waterfalls, cliffs, limestone gorges, far-flung caves and peaks over 700 metres. You don’t need to become a mountaineer …
There is a feeling of real community in Chino Valley. Just a small town, the population has been growing in recent years, and the temperate climate and minimal rainfall have certainly been a factor. Chino Valley is in the mountains of Central Arizona and its elevation of 4,750 feet helps to ensure the seasons are …
Nestled in a picturesque valley, framed by the majestic Huachuca Mountains, Sierra Vista beckons as a hub of history and entertainment in southern Arizona. This vibrant city is teeming with events and experiences that will captivate and educate visitors like myself. Unlike the scorching temperatures of Phoenix, Sierra Vista enjoys a mild climate year-round, offering …
When you go to Paradise Valley in Arizona, you will immediately be struck by its apparent wealth; the small town is well-named. With such wonderful natural landscapes in the immediate vicinity, it was obviously a place that pioneers would pick to settle, even if it was in the middle of the desert at the time. …
A quaint old seaside resort on the Isle of Wight’s north-east coast, Ryde looks back to Portsmouth across the Solent. The town started attracting affluent tourists in the early 19th century, and has lots of palatial late-Georgian and Victorian architecture on streets sloping down to the waterfront Esplanade. Ryde’s beaches are long, clean and sandy, …