Tag Archives: United States
A Trip to Bend, Oregon Posted by sasha on Sep 26, 2016
While Portland is the biggest and most famous city in Oregon, there’s lots more to see in the Beaver State. If you love the great outdoors, then you’ll love exploring Oregon. One place that has a nice blend of outdoor activities and city life is Bend. Background Bend is located on the eastern edge of…
Great American Cities – Portland Posted by sasha on Sep 15, 2016
From Seattle, we’re traveling less than 200 miles to our next Great American City – Portland. A city that’s proud of being green, artistic, and weird, it’s certainly one of the most interesting cities in the country. Name – Unlike some of the cities we’ve covered so far, there isn’t really an interesting story behind…
Exploring the Biltmore Estate Posted by sasha on Aug 29, 2016
The Biltmore Estate is one of the most famous homes in the United States. This beautiful mansion is a great example of the Gilded Age and is a very popular place to visit. Take a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate in this short video. Then, answer a few questions about it and study the…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Seattle Posted by sasha on Aug 23, 2016
Seattle is known as the Emerald City due to the fact that the city is surrounded by greenery. You don’t have to go out of the city limits, either. Explore Discovery Park, the Seattle Center, and Kerry Park all in one day. You can also get a delicious Vietnamese dinner, take a sunset sailing cruise…
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…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Boston Posted by sasha on Jun 23, 2016
Explore Beantown with us in this short video. Learn about the city’s history on the Freedom Trail, hit a Sox game, eat some chowda, sip on craft beers, and dance the night away. “Start your day with a stroll along the Freedom Trail, a 2 1/2 mile long path that takes you by 16 historic…
Great American Cities – Milwaukee Posted by sasha on May 12, 2016
After visiting Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland, we’ve got one more Midwest city before we move on to a different region. Let’s learn about the Great American City of Milwaukee: Name – It’s believed that the name comes from the Algonquin word Millioke. There are a few different ideas for the meaning – “gathering place by the waters”…