Village Snapshots 
Snapshot: The Secret Village of El Olivar, Spain(0)
Snapshot of El Olivar (EL OH-LI-Var) by Marcia Hay When you drive about an hour northeast of Madrid, Spain, and then through olive groves and farming fields, there is what appears to be the quaint farming village of El Olivar. However, if approached from the south, the village appears as a typical hill town perched [...]
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Boerne, Texas: artful landscapes & natural pleasures
If art and scenic landscapes inspire you, you’re going to want to step into the scene in Boerne, Texas (population 10,283, elevation 1,421 feet, median home cost is $172,720). Beautiful Boerne -30 minutes NW of San Antonio – earns our MVV (Most Vibrant Village Award) for its bountiful creativity and natural beauty.This lively town boasts [...]
Mayor with a Mission Restores Vibrancy
Creating a work of art takes vision and an eye for beauty–and sometimes the vision of one gifted individual who encourages and inspires others.
Ferry-Exciting Riverfront Town: Augusta, KY
What do George Clooney, Huck Finn, the Ohio River, stern-wheel riverboats and a certain historical Kentucky vibrant village all have in common? Read on…