Meridian is a town 10 miles west of Boise, Idaho.  The 2019 population was 114,161.  Meridian is the state's fastest-growing city, the population has exploded and had a 226.9% increase since 2000.  It is close to Idaho's mountains with outstanding recreational opportunities. It offers a diversified economic base since many major high tech companies are located in this area.  Picture of…...

Located on the shores of Puget Sound on the Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington, Port Ludlow is a scenic and small coastal community with a population of 2,603 (2010 census), many of whom are retirees. During the 1960...

Palatka in northeast Florida is one of the more interesting towns in the State.  In 2015 we listed it as one of the 10 Funky Towns in Florida, mainly because it has an old history, interesting institutions, and a different vibe than most of Florida. It was founded by Denys Rolle, an English gentleman and philanthropist, who established Rollestown on…...

Victoria is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Canada, and for good reason. It has a stunning downtown on the harbor with resplendent government buildings like the one shown above.  Cruise ships arrive in town and when they do the streets and shops hum with activity. The city has 78,000 residents but the metro is over 300,000. The…...