Tag Archives: America
Texas State Capitol Tour Posted by sasha on Mar 6, 2017
The great American city of Austin is the capital of Texas. Famous for its live music, BBQ, and being weird, it’s also home to the state’s government. Visitors can take a free tour of the Texas State Capitol to learn more about the state’s history and government. See what the State Capitol looks like in…
Great American Cities – Austin Posted by sasha on Feb 27, 2017
After visiting New Orleans, our journey to the many great American cities heads even further south. This time, we’re going to a place famous for BBQ, music, and being weird – Austin. Name – The city is named after Stephen F. Austin, who is known as the “Father of Texas.” He was an empresario (someone granted…
New Orleans Video Tour Posted by sasha on Feb 22, 2017
Our exploration of the great American city of New Orleans continues. No visit to the Big Easy would be complete without a po’ boy sandwich and some beignets. Walk them off with a stroll in City Park, and wind down your trip with drinks at one of the country’s oldest bars. You don’t even have…
Streets, Beats & Eats – New Orleans Posted by sasha on Feb 9, 2017
Join us on a tour of the Big Easy in our first ever 2-part “Streets, Beats & Eats” episode. There’s just that much delicious food and awesome live music in New Orleans – it couldn’t be contained in one! In Part One, explore the French Quarter. Visit Jackson Square, stroll along the Mississippi River, dine…
A Busy Day in New Orleans Posted by sasha on Jan 31, 2017
New Orleans is an American city rich in history and culture. The “Big Easy” is famous for its delicious cuisine, vibrant music scene, and one of the wildest parties on Earth. Take a short video tour and see what you can do with “A Busy Day in New Orleans,” including a walk in the French…
Great American Cities – New Orleans Posted by sasha on Jan 17, 2017
Our journey around Great American Cities continues with a trip down south to New Orleans. Known for its music, cuisine, and wild nightlife, it’s a city that attracts millions every year. Name – The city originally had a French name (La Nouvelle-Orléans), as it was named after the Duke of Orleans. It later had a Spanish…
Winter Weather in the United States Posted by Gary Locke on Jan 6, 2017
January is typically the coldest month in the northern hemisphere, and therefore is likely to give us some extreme winter weather. Different areas in the United States experience winter storms which are unique to their regions. Each type of storm also has its own meteorological term. Let’s take a look at the different names of…