Bryan Dearsley

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Travel Writer at Planetware

Travel Writer at Freelance

Editor at LuxuryUnitedStates

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6 Tasmania Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets

5 days ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Located 240 km (150 miles) across the Bass Strait off the south coast of Australia, the island state of Tasmania features some of the country’s most postcard-perfect streetscapes. Despite their relative remoteness, the best of Tasmania’s downtowns are only a short hop from airports in Hobart and Launceston, each served by the Australian cities of Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
These Florida Towns Throw Legendary 4th Of July Celebrations

5 days ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

The 27th state to join the Union (it was admitted on March 3, 1845), Florida treats Independence Day with the panache you’d expect from the country’s leading vacation destination. Across the Sunshine State, local governments and tourism boards from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf Coast put on fun festivals that celebrate the 4th of July with enough patriotic pageantry to rival the displays put on by many bigger cities.
This Is The Friendliest Small Town In The Northern United States

5 days ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Its location on Lake Superior’s south shore a few hours’ drive from the Canadian border and the cities of Green Bay and Milwaukee hasn’t hurt Marquette’s reputation as a friendly town. Tourism plays a major role in the town, accounting for 15% of its economy with visitors spending an estimated $250 million here each year, making hospitality (and being hospitable) a key factor in its continued growth.
These Small Virginia Towns Are Celebrating Big Birthdays In 2025

6 days ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Virginia certainly doesn’t need an excuse to celebrate its Revolutionary‑era beginnings. Yet, 2025 hands the state a whopper of a reason to brag about the many historic events that took place here in the lead up to America’s independence from Britain in 1776. Throughout 2025, communities across Virginia will mark anniversaries of events that not only shaped the state, but also the nation.
These California Towns Throw Legendary 4th Of July Celebrations

1 week ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

California’s place in American history is inextricably tied to the nation-defining events of 1850. It was on September 9 of that year, barely two years after the end of the Mexican American War, that “The Golden State” officially became the 31st member of the United States of America.
This Is The Friendliest Small Town In The Pacific Northwest

1 week ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Hood River’s reputation as the friendliest small town in the Pacific Northwest is certainly well-deserved. Located on the Columbia River across from Washington State, this Oregon community of around 8,000 residents has been rolling out the red carpet for visitors from Portland and beyond for over 150 years. Hospitality is woven into every aspect of this friendly, tight-knit community.
6 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns On The Pacific Coast

2 weeks ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Extending from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula all the way down to the dramatic bluffs of California’s Central Coast, America’s Pacific Ocean seaboard spans three states, two tectonic plates, and several unique microclimates. Yet while stops like Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco can be found in any guidebook, scores of smaller yet equally interesting communities are all too often overlooked... until now.
These Small Pennsylvania Towns Are Celebrating Big Birthdays in 2025

2 weeks ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Whether you live there or are planning to visit, 2025 promises to be a banner year for anniversaries and events in Pennsylvania. In addition to celebrating major historical events that played a role in American Independence, the best of the state’s small towns are also working hard to provide unique happenings to celebrate important landmarks in their histories.
6 Off-The-Grid Tasmania Towns To Visit In 2025

2 weeks ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Tasmania, considered by many to be one of Australia's most beautiful parts, is also one of the remotest. Separated from the state of Victoria by the Bass Strait, the island is situated 240 kilometers (150 miles) from the mainland, meaning getting there by plane from Sydney or overnight ferry from Melbourne is a big part of the experience. But however you choose to get there, you’ll be glad you made the effort.
6 South Australia Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets

3 weeks ago | worldatlas.com | Bryan Dearsley

Ranging from sunny coastlines to vine‑covered valleys, South Australia (SA) condenses a surprising amount of history, scenery, and hospitality into a state that’s easy to get around. Within a half‑day drive of Adelaide, the state capital, you’ll find yourself sipping delicious local wines one minute and getting in some whale watching the next.