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48 Hours in Singapore (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jan 16, 2018
With just 48 hours in Singapore, it’s best to spend your first day taking in the sights downtown. You can see the Merlion statue, visit the Gardens by the Bay, and explore Chinatown. For day two, it’s time for a few parks, museums, and more interesting neighborhoods. Check out the highlights of Day Two in…
A Short Visit to the Big Apple (Part One) Posted by sasha on Nov 16, 2017
New York City is without a doubt the most famous city in the USA and the most popular for tourists. The Big Apple receives over 60 million tourists every year, who come to see the sights and soak up the culture. In such a big city with so much to do, it’s best if you…
48 Hours in New York City (Part One) Posted by sasha on Oct 23, 2017
People from New York City often claim it’s the “greatest city in the world.” It’s certainly one of the most famous, as well as one of the most popular for visitors to the US. What can you do with 48 hours in New York City? Let’s find out! Stroll through Central Park, catch a show…
Visiting Hoover Dam (Video) Posted by sasha on Jul 19, 2017
The Hoover Dam is a National Historic Landmark in the US that attracts nearly a million visitors every year. Built between 1931-36, it’s still an impressive feat of civil engineering to this day. There are a few options for visiting, and it’s an easy day trip from the popular city of Las Vegas. “A 45-minute…
Celebrating Thoreau Posted by Gary Locke on Jul 13, 2017
Henry David Thoreau was born in July 1817. He was one of the greatest minds in US history. Thoreau was an essayist, poet, philosopher, naturalist, historian, and social critic, and has continued to serve as an inspiration to people all over the world. His friend, poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, eulogized Thoreau by saying, “The country…
Great American Cities – Seattle Posted by sasha on Aug 11, 2016
It’s been a few months since our last post in the “Great American Cities” series, but today we’re bringing it back by heading to the home of grunge music and Starbucks – Seattle. Name – Seattle is one of the only major cities in the US to be named after a Native American chief. He…
East Coast Road Trip Video Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2016
The East Coast of the USA is a great place to travel. There are many famous cities and sites you can visit, and public transportation makes it easy to get around. Explore four iconic American cities on an East Coast road trip – Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. In this short video, explore…