Kalamazoo is small city of about 77,000 on the Kalamazoo River. It  is home to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College, a liberal arts school whose campus abuts WMU's. Kalamazoo is a dynamic place with a very interesting industrial past. The Checkers Motor Company, makers of the fabled Checker cabs, was headquartered here. Now there is an interesting mix of…...

Located in Southern California, Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. With a population of over 300,000 residents, close to 80% Hispanic and a median age of just 31years, it is considered to be a very safe town and one that has many events. The city is made up of several districts…...

Simsbury is a suburban town of almost 24,000 people a few miles northwest of Hartford.   It is a very old and pretty town with many historic buildings. Simsbury Center Historic District runs from Hopmeadow St. from West St. to Massaco. One of the most interesting things about Simsbury is that because of the International Skating Center of Connecticut, it is a…...

The number one reason why Crossville, Tennessee is desirable as a retirement community is because it is a relative bargain - active adults who move here from a major city or anywhere near the east coast will find that they can retire in far greater style for a lot less money. The area has been on the upswing since FDR’s…...