Rural and quiet.

Brattleboro is a small town of 12,000 in a state with just 600,000 residents and one which is almost exclusively white, having been settled by the English, Scots and Irish in the 18th century, doubtless all hewing to the awful winter weather.

It’s my favorite place to stay when visiting my son at school as it’s just across the border from Massachusetts and accommodation is plentiful, along with some fine restaurants.

The north European look of many of the buildings here may lack the pristine quality of the Scandinavians’ efforts and the roads are every bit as deserted and the scenery a treat to the eye.

Panny GX7, 12-35mm pro zoom.