Kodiak city is found of the southernmost coast of Alaska, on the island of the same name. Two-thirds of the island is taken up by Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge protecting the wild life living here. It is an area known for its wildlife and fishing and this is why many visitors come here today. But …
When it comes to vibrant city life in Arizona, Downtown Phoenix stands out from the desert landscape. As I explored this energetic neighborhood, spanning over a hundred blocks, I couldn’t help but feel the pulsating energy that permeates its streets. Downtown Phoenix is a place that has left an indelible mark on songwriters’ hearts and …
Stranded among the drained marshes and peat bogs of the Somerset Levels, Glastonbury is a town on dry ground below the mysterious Glastonbury Tor hill. For a millennium Glastonbury was the scene of an abbey of serious power, still impressive nearly 500 years after it was suppressed and left in ruins. The abbey has spellbinding …
The county town of Buckinghamshire is on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in the Aylesbury Vale’s verdant farmland. Aylesbury has some strong regional attractions like the County Museum, along with a state-of-the-art theatre that opened in 2010. The children’s author Roald Dahl was a Buckinghamshire resident and is remembered with a wonderful hands-on children’s …
Dubbed as the Yellowhammer State after the state bird, Alabama is located in the south-eastern part of the United States of America. While Montgomery stands as the state capital, Mobile is the oldest city in Alabama, which as per records was founded in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana by French colonists. With approximately …
Vestavia Hills is a suburb of my hometown Birmingham, which lies around 6 miles away to the north. Many visitors touring Alabama choose Vestavia Hills as a friendly place to stay, as it’s equidistant from the bustling cities of Birmingham and Hoover, Alabama. I live in Birmingham, and with Vestavia Hills being so close, I …
Alabaster is a charming city, located in Shelby County, 24 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama. It’s the perfect place to get back to nature, with a selection of mountain parks, creeks, birdwatching and wildlife trails. Alabaster is also close to the looped Alabama Wine Trail, where you can sample some of the region’s full-bodied reds …
Prattville, Alabama was founded in 1839 by Daniel Pratt, an industrialist and architect who came with big ideas for the area. He discovered the land, close to Autauga Creek would supply power to his manufacturing plants and set about building a cotton gin. Today, the well-preserved building can still be viewed alongside Autauga Creek Dam, …
The bustling city of Bessemer lies 15 miles southwest of Birmingham, Alabama, offering easy access to the city and its myriad attractions. Bessemer was founded in 1886 by iron and steel magnate Henry Fairfield DeBardeleben, and it quickly became a thriving economic community which earned it the nickname ‘The Marvel City’. Today, Bessemer attracts visitors …
Phenix City, Alabama lies directly across Chattahoochee River from the bustling city of Columbus, Georgia. It’s a city with rich history, and a notorious one too, as it was once known as ‘Sin City’ on account of its gambling and prostitution. The Phenix City you see today is very different. With exquisite architecture, riverside walks, …