Category Archives: Wiki Travel

Mount Diablo, Ca.

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Somebody

Somebodyisfromhere.com was surprised to learn a place existed called Mount Diablo because, well, because: Arthur Mijares from the neighboring town of Oakley, petitioned the federal government to change the name of the mountain, claiming it offended his Christian beliefs. Not … Continue reading →

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Trophy Club, Tx.

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Somebody

At first blush, Trophy Club would seem likely to have an interesting story behind its name. Well, it doesn’t. The community was developed in 1973 by developers Johnson and Loggins, who created the community as a housing development surrounding the … Continue reading →

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Happy, Tx.

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Somebody

In most of the country it is cold. It has been cold. It will likely be cold for the rest of of your lives. It’s worth remembering hardships with mother nature aren’t new thing. Imagine being in Texas, for example, … Continue reading →

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Oskaloosa, Ia.

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Somebody

It is certain the town of Oskaloosa when translated breaks down into something as deep and as mysterious as a True Detective trailer. It’s just a matter of interpretation what it exactly means. Wiki declares, “It means “last of the … Continue reading →

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Soldier, Ks.

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Somebody

A town existing with the name Soldier is not altogether surprising. After all, there are a lot of forts and bases around or, alternatively, it never hurts to show a little patriotism and honor the real heroes.  Or so logic … Continue reading →

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Gallup, NM.

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Somebody

Gallup, located between Albuquerque and Flagstaff, is square in the West. It stands to reason that deep in old horse country the town was named after the sound a colt makes… Oh, wait, maybe not. It turns out, “The city … Continue reading →

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Los Gatos, Ca.

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Somebody

When Sombodyisfromhere.com writes a WikiTravel story he tries to follow two loose rules. The town should be largely unheard of and should have a population of about 20,000 or less. He’s generally trying more to uncover lost gems than provide … Continue reading →

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Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Somebody

A place called Kill Devil Hills has got to have a good origin story. However, to Somebodyisfromhere.com’s surprise the devil referenced isn’t based on any conflict or an olden times misunderstanding about different cultures. Nope. Just Booze. Shipwrecks were common … Continue reading →

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Liberal, Ks.

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Somebody

Unlike Weed being located in California, Liberal is probably not where you’d think. Liberal is located in Seward County in Southwest Kansas with a population just over 20,000. Kansas has a history of coming up with big ideas such as, … Continue reading →

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Boring, Or.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Somebody

A town can be both Boring and “An exciting place to live.” So it goes in Oregon with town and motto. The town was actually named after William H. Boring a Union veteran in the Civil War who settled there. … Continue reading →

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