In Philadelphia, you run into history around every corner. Independence Hall, where the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place. The Liberty Bell, a State House bell that become a nationwide symbol of freedom and protest. Elfreth’s Alley, where…
Discovering the Secrets of the Met on a Museum Hack Tour
Museums have secrets, you know. Juicy ones. I wouldn’t have believed it myself, if I hadn’t gone on a Museum Hack tour. Quite frankly, I’ll never look at a museum in the same way again, knowing what hides behind the…
My 2016 Travel Plans: A Mid-Year Update
Despite being slightly incredulous that June has rolled around this week – how are we half way through the year already?! – I thought it was about time I updated you on my 2016 travel plans. As you’ll see, they’ve…
The Joy of Putting Down the Map in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
It was all arranged: we would visit the tourist office, collect the map for the self-guided historical walking tour of Old San Juan, and follow the instructions. Our day didn’t go as planned. Instead, after just a few steps into…
A Day Trip to Beacon, New York – With Strangers!
What happens when you decide to hike up a mountain with five strangers? It was early morning in Grand Central Terminal, and I was about to find out. Five other women and I had signed up for a day trip…
NYC Tartan Week 2016: My Expat Experience
I’ve been to NYC Tartan Week many times before. I’ve reported in sky-high heels from fashion shows, interviewed Scottish authors and designers, and heard the strain of bagpipes on the wind as I docked at Ellis Island. But NYC Tartan…
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