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How Other Countries See The USA

I asked how other countries see the USA, and these are some interesting/informative answers I got that I thought I'd share: "I'm from "jolly old" England: We see the USA as being pretty much the same as here but sun…
The RV Of My Dreams

This isn't your mom and dad's typical RV. Obviously, with the capacity to hold another vehicle inside of it, this RV is something a little special. I've always thought it would be nice to throw some money into a new R…
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…
Underground Beggars and Entertainers

If you've never been on a New York subway, let me be the first to tell you that you're going to meet some interesting people down there, specifically the beggars and the performers. If you have, I'm sure you have your ow…
New York City, Twice in Three Days

I find it funny that I've never been to Times Square before, yet in the past 3 days I've been twice. The first time wasn't planned, if anything it was a side thought. We had originally hopped a train to partake in a ful…