Panguitch is a small city with less than 1,800 people in southwestern Utah located near Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Panguitch is a Paiute word meaning “big fish” because of the local trout. Our main reason for staying here was to see Bryce Canyon.
Wire Pass is about an hour’s drive east of Kanab, Utah towards Page, Arizona. It is a spectacular area to hike with stunning slot canyons.
Springdale was settled in 1862 and has a population of less than 1,000 people. Located just outside of Zion National Park, it only has an area of 4.6 square miles. Springdale is mostly a tourist town with plenty of restaurants and shops.
Visby is located on the picturesque island of Gotland, Sweden. It is another European city, like Tallinn, Estonia, that has well preserved city walls, cobblestone streets, and well preserved ruins from the Middle Ages. Less than 25,000 people live on the island of Gotland.
Helsinki is the capital of Finland. It’s also the largest city with 1.58 million people living in the metropolitan area. It is about 50 miles across the Gulf of Finland from Tallinn, Estonia. Over the years, Helsinki has consistently rated high as one of the most livable cities in the world. From Tallinn, Estonia we went to Finland.
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a blend of ancient charm and modern vibrancy. It has a population just under 500,000. This Baltic city boasts a remarkably well-preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that reminds visitors of the Middle Ages. Old ceramic pottery found in early settlements has been dated back to 3000 BC. Located on the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it is only 50 miles south of Helsinki by boat. We visited Tallinn after leaving Stockholm.
