Crete is the largest and most populous (over 600,000) of the Greek Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.  It was the center of the Minoan civilization, the first in Europe.  The capital city is Heraklion. The island is quite mountainous with one peak well over 2000 meters. It is also one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece.  First photo is…...

Frederick is a town of about 60,000 in west-central Maryland. The city was an important crossroads in the Civil War and has several historical sites. The downtown is pedestrian-friendly and with shops and restaurants. Forbes magazine named Frederick's downtown one of the United State's "Greatest Neighborhoods" in 2010. The town is nicely laid out with a great infrastructure for walking…...

Annapolis, the capital of the State of Maryland, is one of America’s oldest, most distinguished, and charming communities. A city with a population of 38,509 (2011 census), it makes a wonderful '''retirement community''' for those who can afford to live here. The city is situated on the Severn River near Chesapeake Bay. It is also home to the United States…...

Port Dover is  located on the north shore of Lake Erie in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, and is the fastest growing community in the county with approximately 6,000 full-time residents.  The population of this beach community more than doubles during the summer tourist season with the influx of boaters, campers, vacationers, and day-trippers.  Port Dover has been a popular summer…...