I didn't know much about Thanksgiving because we don't have this holiday in my country, but it is still my favorite time of the year after coming to the United States. It is a time without school work and friends will come together and eat! When I'm planning my menu for our holiday feast, I... Continue Reading →
My First Thanksgiving experience
The city of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities hosted a variety of festive fall events during Thanksgiving season. From the annual holiday parade and Turkey Trot to the Winter Flower Show and Light Garden at the Phipps Conservatory [1], you will never worry about finding something to do in Pittsburgh. Before Thanksgiving, we went to the... Continue Reading →
Blackberry Farm, Tennessee
The typical Thanksgiving holiday is normally spent at the home of a relative surrounded by your family and delicious food. Why not mix things up a little bit and turn this year’s Thanksgiving holiday into a vacation to a new destination? I stumbled across the website for this gorgeous farm in Tennessee that hosts a... Continue Reading →
The Radnor Fox Hunt
Every year for Thanksgiving my family and I travel to my aunt’s house in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This area of Pennsylvania is known for being horse country, which is pretty fitting since my aunt has her own barn full of her horses on her property. We always meet at her house, pile everyone in cars... Continue Reading →
Tips for Overcoming the Language Barrier
We all know that traveling can be stressful, and one of the biggest causes of this can be the language barrier when visiting non-English speaking countries. It’s the American way to just assume that all countries speak English, which is honestly generally true, but it can be extremely helpful to learn some common phrases in... Continue Reading →
Europe Week: Paris Edition
Bonjour Readers! This week I’ll be writing about Paris, otherwise known as the city of love. There are infinite possibilities of what to do in this amazing city, so I’ll just be recommending what I found to be most enjoyable during my trip, as well as some ideas from my friends who have also visited.... Continue Reading →
Boston, Massachusetts: A Weekend in Red Sox Country
This past summer, in June, I took my first trip north to Boston, Massachusetts for a weekend getaway. Since it was founded in 1630, Boston is known for the Freedom Trail, which highlights Boston's role in the American Revolution. The city is also known for Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, and Boston... Continue Reading →
How To: Survive The City
Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Nashville, Chicago, Los Angeles. No matter the city, we need to learn the best ways to survive even just one day in the jungle of tall buildings and crowds of people. Each city is a little different, but there are basics that you can follow when it comes to... Continue Reading →
Helpful Tips for a Successful Camping Trip
It’s always a good idea to go into a camping trip with some idea of what you’re doing. It is not going to be the most glamorous experience; you probably won’t have any kind of plumbing, and it’s almost guaranteed you won’t have any cellular service. All of this aside, camping is such a great... Continue Reading →
Itinerary: Camping in Coudersport, PA
Have you ever wanted to take a weekend camping trip, but couldn’t decide on a location? Found all the typical campgrounds unexciting and similar? If yes, then I have a solution for you! Coudersport, Pennsylvania is home to some very unique state parks that I would highly recommend for your next weekend getaway. It is... Continue Reading →