Tag Archives: USA
The 4th of July Posted by sasha on Jul 4, 2016
Today is a very important holiday in the United States. On the 4th of July, the country celebrates its Independence Day. All across the country, Americans enjoy time off from work for the holiday. On these days off, people like to spend time with friends and family doing a variety of activities. Learning about the…
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…
East Coast Road Trip Posted by sasha on Jun 9, 2016
For the past year or so, we’ve been covering “Great American Cities” all over the country. We’ll continue the series next month, but today we’re going to take a road trip. Going on a road trip is a big part of American culture, and what better time to do it than in the warm summer…
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”…
Exploring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Posted by sasha on Apr 21, 2016
We already introduced the Great American City of Cleveland earlier this month. Now it’s time to explore one of the city’s most famous attractions – the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “One of the most popular places to visit in Cleveland is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This museum dedicated to rock…
Great American Cities – Cleveland Posted by sasha on Apr 7, 2016
Continuing in our Great American Cities series, our next stop is also a Midwest city – Cleveland. In many ways this city has suffered the same fate as Detroit. It’s a part of America that has become known as the Rust Belt – once great cities that were driven by manufacturing who have seen those…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Detroit Posted by sasha on Mar 28, 2016
I’ve already introduced my hometown of Detroit in our ongoing Great American Cities series. Today I’m excited to share a little video tour of The D with you in the latest episode of “Streets, Beats & Eats.” Tour some famous symbols of the city, visit Belle Isle State Park, feast on delicious Greek food, and…