Getting the Most out of College Town Living
May 6, 2011–Living in a college town is quite unlike living anywhere else. The benefits of these communities are plentiful, from the beautiful campuses, to exciting events – often at reduced prices for town residents – to the youthful atmosphere. This article will highlight some communities which are particularly strong in these areas.
1. Beautiful campuses
College campuses are oftentimes a lovely highlight to any community. Open campuses can offer scenic strolls or picnics. Wagner College in New York, New York is a lush, green paradise – a breath of fresh air amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. Sarasota, Florida is home to the New College of Florida; with the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop, courtyards, and beaches, this campus is … (more…)
Posted by admin on May 7th, 2011
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10 Great Towns for Boating
April 5, 2011 — You would not be alone if the only thing that gets you through your workday is thinking about spending some time out on the deep blue – whether it is the ocean, lake, or bay. For countless thousands of enthusiasts, weekends are the time to be spent out on the water in boats. While many aspire to retire to a town where the boating is easy and convenient, there are undoubtedly many more people who just like the idea of being near a body of water – where they can look at it and watch other people’s boats go by. There are undoubtedly hundreds of towns where the boating is very good. In this article we will mention 10 which seem to be unusually suited to the boating lifestyle.
Some of the attributes of a good boating town include: ready access to…
Posted by admin on April 5th, 2011
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Great Mountain Living, from the Popular to the Undiscovered
Mountain lifestyles can be incredibly rewarding: the ample recreational opportunities, the clean air, and the beautiful scenery are just a handful of reasons why people decide to live around or among peaks and summits. With the mountains at their disposal, those who live in mountain towns frequently camp, fish, boat, sightsee, bird watch, hike, and much more. With so many different mountain towns, in a variety of different climates, which one is the right one for you?
Posted by admin on March 19th, 2011
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The Outdoors in Oregon: a Breakdown of the Best
Oregon towns are likely to fulfill even the most idyllic of outdoor lifestyle fantasies, whether your passions would come alive among the mountains, on the ocean, alongside a river, amidst forests, or simply in the fresh air. Oftentimes an exciting combination of these different settings are hallmarks of single Oregon towns. Outdoor living opportunities are so abundant in Oregon that the sheer multitude can be overwhelming; this article aims to indicate the towns with the best that a particular aspect of nature has to offer. The prime outdoor towns in Oregon will be categorized as:
Posted by admin on March 19th, 2011
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Best Towns for the Single Lifestyle
One of the most common, and certainly understandable, fears that single people have is that they will wind up in a community where most of the people are paired off. A town where singles are at best ignored, at worst discriminated against. Fortunately with some careful planning and research you can find a community where single people are included and feel completely integrated. Here are a few suggestions to help you find a town or city where singles have an easier time.
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2011
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Golf Course Living
It is easy to see the attraction of buying a house near a golf course, especially if playing golf is a favorite past time – you can stroll over to the first tee anytime, enjoy gorgeous views, and when you tire of your own golf game, you can enjoy watching others play. Sounds like heaven for golf lovers, right?
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2011
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Great Biking Towns
What kind of biking do you like to do?
One person’s definition of a great biking town might be focussed on biking trails. Someone else might be thinking more of an urban environment, where bike lanes that make commuting about town easier. And then other folks might be dreaming of place where mountain biking is available, either within the city limits or just outside. These are the major types of biking towns we will consider in this article:
Posted by admin on November 20th, 2010
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