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BlogHouse Philadelphia: Where the Past Met the Present

Love Statue and City Hall Philadelphia

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…

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Finding Inspiration at the Travel and Adventure Show in Philadelphia

Last month, at Philadelphia’s first ever Travel and Adventure Show, I learned one thing: travel shows are dangerous. When you find yourself at a travel show, in a huge hall filled with representatives from hundreds of destinations and speakers who…

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Love Statue, Philadelphia

Philadelphia: The City of Brotherly Love

The City of Brotherly Love is one that is close to my heart for many reasons. Philadelphia is the first place I visited in the USA, the first city I ever lived in, and the location for lots of American…

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Global Street Galleries

Sidewalks and city concrete can be home to some unlikely artistry.  Here are just a few examples I’ve stumbled upon during my travels: Left:A philosophical painting in New York’s Meatpacking District.  Right: Images of former student, Prince William, near the…

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