Tag Archives: America
Red Rock Canyon Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jul 26, 2017
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There’s a lot more to Las Vegas than casinos and night clubs. There are plenty of great options for day trips out of the city, including the Hoover Dam. If you love the great outdoors, then you won’t want to miss Red Rock Canyon. Join us on a short video tour of this incredible scenic…
DARE to Learn American English Posted by Gary Locke on May 25, 2017
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What if I told you that American English is so diversified that there are different words and phrases for the same thing not only from region-to-region, but even from neighborhood-to-neighborhood? Let me introduce you to one of the most remarkable dictionaries of the English Language. The Dictionary of American Regional English, or DARE, documents and…
Southern USA Road Trip Posted by sasha on May 17, 2017
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When it comes to traveling, there’s nothing quite like a good old American road trip. On a southern USA road trip, you can visit Nashville, Asheville, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Austin. There’s lots to see, do, learn, and eat in these great American cities! In this short video tour, get a little taste for all…
Great Southern Road Trip Posted by sasha on May 8, 2017
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There are some things that are very distinctly American – apple pie, bald eagles, monster truck rallies, and the road trip. Packing up the car and hitting the open road is a great American tradition. In a country as big as the US, there are plenty of options. A west coast road trip can bring…
A Short Trip in Nashville Posted by sasha on Apr 13, 2017
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Nashville is the capital of Tennessee, and it’s also known as Music City. There’s lots to see and do here, including parks, museums, sports, great food and beer, and of course, plenty of music. See what you can do with a short trip in Nashville in this video: “Welcome to Nashville – the capital of…
Where’d You Get That Drawl, Y’all? Posted by Gary Locke on Mar 17, 2017
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Where did the famous Southern drawl of the American South come from, and why is it so often imitated? As I’ve mentioned before, I sometimes work in the theater. Lately, I’ve been in rehearsal for All the Way, a play about President Lyndon Johnson, and the passage of the United States Civil Rights Bill. I’m…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Austin Posted by sasha on Mar 13, 2017
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Austin is not only the capital of Texas; it’s also known as the live music capital of the world. Explore the “Streets, Beats & Eats” of this great city through a short video tour. Stroll through the Texas Capitol, climb up the famed graffiti wall, eat some delicious BBQ, and rock out until the wee…