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What Foreign Tourists Are Warned Of When Visiting The States

I found this article warning foreigners who are planning trips to America what not to do when they get here. Some things that might seem innocent to foreigners can be offensive to American culture. I never noticed, but…
15 Things I Learned From Visiting Manhattan

It's been three days since my sister and I breathed in Manhattan's polluted air and for the five days we were there, I have indeed learned a lot. Here's my list:
Bike Around Town - 15 Bike-Friendly Cities!

image sourceWhen the weather is nice, I try to make the most of my time outdoors. Even when traveling to places when the sun allows it, I'll normally book a bike tour. This gives me the chance to learn about the city I'…
Which Countries Sleep The Most And Eat The Longest?

According to Reuters, a study was published today in which 18 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) were surveyed to see just which countries slept the most and ate the longest. You…
What a Brit Forgets About America

I always forget these things. But suddenly remember them on landing in America: Things I LOVE about the United States Your food portions: You guys seriously know how to eat. If you ask for a large you get a LARGE. No…
A Rather "Sweet" Glimpse of My Hometown

Tucked into a bend in the Ohio River lies my hometown of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Established in 1802, my river city has so much to offer if you'd love a glimpse into the past...and if you have a sweet tooth.
My Internship at the Kansas City Public Library

My graphic design internship is at the Kansas City Public Library located in the heart of downtown in a historic former bank building. Marble interiors. Original woodwork. Intricate ceiling designs. Fun offices. Comforta…
Boston's Duck Craze

When I first decided to spend the summer in Boston a few years ago, I had no idea I would like it so much. As I would learn, Boston is famous for many things—its deep Revolutionary history, its Irish Pubs, the Red Sox,…
Would You Live Without Running Water in America?

I am currently living in Fairbanks, Alaska. We are far enough north to have permafrost, which means that the top soil is frozen all year long.This makes drilling wells very expensive or impossible for most people. Due t…
Southern Hospitality is Not Just a Myth!

After spending a week in the south, I've decided that "southern hospitality" is not just a myth, or something that you see in the movies. In fact, southern hospitality is the number one reason why I love the south so mu…