Alamo is a rapidly growing town of about 17,000 on the southernmost tip of Texas, just west of Brownsville. It has nothing to do with and is far away from the Alamo mission in San Antonio.   About 3/4 of the population is Hispanic, but many retirees live near here, attracted by the climate and proximity to the Gulf. The…...

Sandomierz is a walled city that dates back to the early Middle Ages. Astride the Vistula River, it was once an important trading center and one of Poland's largest cities. There is a large gothic cathedral with a Baroque interior, along with a large bishop's residence. A huge central plaza in Old Town has shops and restaurants, along with City…...

Wellington is a small unincorporated community in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, with a population of about 2,000 residents.  Named after the Duke of Wellington, the waterfront town sits on the shores of Lake Ontario and West Lake, and boasts parks and beaches along with a boardwalk and lighthouse. Tourist are drawn to Wellington for its wineries, fishing, kayaking and…...

Aurora is a city of close to 200,000, located to the east of Chicago in northeastern Illinois. The city has a long history of manufacturing. Many historical buildings were created during its most prosper and some of them remain today, such as the Paramount Theater.  Aurora University is within the town. Photo of The Phillips Park 'Sunken Garden...