Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia, Canada, and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Americas.  This exciting city is located on Canada's west coast. The setting of high rise buildings rising from the harbor  creates a striking environment.  Vancouver is home to 2 major universities: the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.  It has…...

Huntley is a small town northwest of Elgin and near Crystal Lake (west of Chicago).  The affluent population was 27,228 in late 2021. Photo of Huntley High School courtesy of Wikipedia and Abog (public domain)....

Dawsonville, Georgia, is a small, scenic town in northern Georgia, located at the southern end of the Appalachian Trail, and is the county seat of Dawson County. Located 50 miles north of Atlanta, it has a population of about 2,500, a more than 28% increase since 2000, and is a popular tourist destination with thousands visiting the Amicalola Falls State…...

Retirement communities like Centralia in western Washington State offer the opportunity to live in the fast-growing northwest without the high price tag of Portland or Seattle. Centralia has about 15,000 people, a decided small town feel, and an interesting historic district. The Olympic Club Hotel is located within the city's Historic District. Centralia College has over 1,000 students. Centralia is…...