Located in Broward County, Davie is my go-to place when I need to unwind. It’s an integral part of the Miami metropolitan area and stands as one of the largest towns in the entire country, despite being officially designated as such rather than a city. Founded back in 1909, Davie didn’t just magically appear. It …
Located across the bay from Tampa, on a peninsula with Clearwater and St. Petersburg, I find myself in Largo, one of Pinellas County’s largest cities. As I glance around, I can’t help but feel the vibrant energy of this place, teeming with life. The last census recorded a population of over 80,000, and I can …
Located in the Appalachian region of the United States of America, West Virginia is officially dubbed as the ‘Mountain State.’ Neighboured by Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio Pennsylvania, and Maryland, it is the 10th smallest state in the nation which gained statehood in 1863. West Virginia is the only American state to be situated completely within the …
Once known as the “Great American Desert,” Nebraska is a state situated on the Great Plains region of the United States of America. It is the only state in the nation to be triply landlocked, meaning that one must travel across three other states to get to the nearest body of water. The state derives …
Situated in the north-western part of the United States of America, Idaho shares its border with Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Oregon. A small portion of the state, however, also touches British Columbia, Canada. Until the 19th century, Idaho was a part of the Oregon Country, a disputed region between America and the United …
Located in south Florida’s Broward County along the Atlantic coast, one of my favorite places to visit is Miramar. Being part of the Miami metropolitan area, it is fortunate to be surrounded by a community of nearly six million residents. Back in the early ’50s, when the city was incorporated, the vision was to create …
Minutes from West Palm Beach, Wellington is a village bounded by the Everglades and renowned for its equestrian culture. Wellington has been Dubbed the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World, and is home to the Wellington International complex. This is the venue for the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), attended by showjumping competitors from around the …
Located in the Midwest and Great Lakes region in the United States of America, Wisconsin is the 23rd largest and 20th most populous state in the nation. Also known as America’s Dairyland, perhaps because it is one of the leading dairy producers in the country, Wisconsin shares its borders with Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Lake Michigan, …
A base for outings and walks in the New Forest, the village of Lyndhurst is home to the national park’s Heritage Centre and the Forestry Commission. As the largest swathe of common land in the UK, the New Forest has few fences along its roads. This enables the park’s famous ponies to go where they …
Located in southern Florida’s Broward County, I am proud to have visited Deerfield Beach. This charming city got its name from the vast herds of deer that once roamed this very area. While those deer may have disappeared over time, Deerfield Beach remains a true historic gem nestled amidst the bustling metropolitan atmosphere of nearby …