Philadelphia is a food town. Sure, Philadelphia has excellent restaurants, but when it comes to Philly food, I’m talking about something much broader and deeper. From food trucks to fine dining and from each neighborhood’s ethnic cuisine to the famed Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia is a city that loves to eat. As with any urban area, the topographical dining … [Read more...] about Philly Food: From Food Trucks to Fine Dining
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3 Iconic Places to Visit in New York City
When you hear the name New York City, what comes to mind? Yellow cab-filled streets, bright lights in Madison Square, a famous mob movie, maybe? For me, I think metropolitan, high-fashion, upbeat, trendy, diverse, but yet still showcases a little art and history. In New York City, when things need to happen, they happen quickly because there is always something to do … [Read more...] about 3 Iconic Places to Visit in New York City
Celebrating 4th of July in Nashville (Music City)
The 4th of July in Nashville, Tennesse is billed as one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the United States. But does it live up to the hype, I wondered? I'd experienced two 4th of July fireworks displays in Austin, Texas since moving here. For one of the largest states in the union, the annual pyrotechnics show over Ladybird Lake leaves something to be … [Read more...] about Celebrating 4th of July in Nashville (Music City)
30 Free Things to Do in Boston in 2019
Growing up in New York, Boston seemed to slip through the cracks of my youth. I never went on a family vacation or school trip there, nor had any particular reason to go as an adult. That all changed when I chose to attend the TravelCon (travel blogging) conference this year. I gave myself a few full days to explore before and after the event; I discovered dozens of … [Read more...] about 30 Free Things to Do in Boston in 2019
5 Amazing Outdoor Places to See in Arizona
If you love the outdoors, Arizona is the perfect place for you to go on vacation. The US state is best known for being the home of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. But the Grand Canyon State, the nickname given to Arizona, has more going for it than this impressive attraction. Arizona has some of America’s most scenic landscape and lots … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Outdoor Places to See in Arizona
