Tag Archives: USA
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…
Jive Talking – The Language of Jazz Posted by Gary Locke on Sep 23, 2016
“Jazz is known all over the world as an American musical art form and that’s it. No America, no jazz.” Arthur (Art) Blakey, aka Abdullah Ibn Buhaina, American jazz drummer and bandleader. Many would argue that jazz is the most quintessential American musical form. Born out of the African American communities in the late 19th…
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…
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…