Philadelphia is a historic city with many things to do… With Philly’s proximity to NY, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware, Philadelphia is a great base to see a bit of the East Coast. Keep reading for the best day trips from Philadelphia by a local.
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Visiting a Nazi concentration camp for the first time: Why we must bear witness
One of my most emotionally raw moments of this year was unexpected: A friend offered me her house to catsit at. I readily accepted, however my research into the area led me to discover that the Mauthausen concentration camp was nearby. Visiting a former Nazi concentration camp for the first time was difficult, however it…
One day in Eindhoven with the best things to do in Eindhoven and hotspots
This past month, I visited Eindhoven, the Netherlands for a long weekend. This modern Dutch city is the perfect antidote to the historic cities in the Brabant area as the modern architecture, cool neighborhoods, and great hotspots in Eindhoven make it shine. I used Eindhoven as a base, however I think that one day in…
A guide to Cassadaga, one of Florida’s most quirky towns
In Central Florida, there is one town is known as the Psychic or/and Spiritualist Capital of the United States. There are several ways in which you may know this town; either you are a local resident, believe in Spiritualism, or heard the Tom Petty song Casa Daga. This quick little visitor’s guide to this off…
DeLeon Springs State Park: A natural gem near Orlando
If you’re looking for a beautiful place to go kayaking in Central Florida, consider visiting DeLeon Springs State Park. Although this park was not visited by Ponce De Leon himself, this beautiful state park near Orlando is a hidden gem full of beautiful natural spots and a great destination for famillies. Keep reading on why…
Your insider guide to Schiphol airport with tips for traveling through Schiphol
As someone who regularly travels through Schiphol airport, I figured that it was time to write a guide to Schiphol Airport, one of my favorite airports in the world, with some insider tips to help others traveling through Schiphol more easily find their gate, find good airport food, and get to their destination as quickly…
How to visit the International Criminal Court to see a ICC trial
I always assumed that you had to know someone or be involved with the United Nations to visit the International Criminal Court, but visiting the ICC is surprisingly easy. This post will discuss a bit of the history behind the International Criminal Court, things to know before you visit the International Criminal Court, and a…
Five reasons why you should visit Arles, Provence’s surprising gem
When I asked my late 97-year-old Father-In-Law about his years of military service in Europe during WWII, his most interesting memory was visiting Arles and Southern France. I had never heard of Arles prior to this point. After research, I discovered that Arles has been visited by Julius Caesar, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Pablo…
One day in Blankenheim, a beautiful half-timbered town near Cologne
Blankenheim is a charming medieval town in Germany not far from Cologne that is full of gorgeous half-timbered buildings. This gorgeous city is about an hour drive from Cologne and you might pass through it when driving through the Eiffel National Park region This guide to Blankenheim covers the best things to do in Blankenheim,…
Your perfect Paris itinerary for four days in Paris by a former resident
After living in Paris, I have been asked quite a few times for my Paris itinerary recommendations. I’ve put a lot of thought into what do to do in Paris and how long to spend in Paris, so I’ve assembled this itinerary for four days in Paris (with an additional day trip to Versailles) for how long…
