While Pittsburgh is one of the smaller cities on the east coast, there’s approximately one million things to do no matter what season you travel there in. Let me tell you about a few of my favorite things to do when I have a day (or two) to kill in Pittsburgh!
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Hometown Tuesday: How to Spend a Winter Day in Philly
Even in the winter, the Greater Philadelphia area is packed with exciting things to do. Actually, I think this city is even more magical in the winter. Sure, you could stay inside snuggled up under a comfy blanket drinking tea and reading a book -- one of my many favorite past times -- but when you’re ready to explore, these are some of the things you should be doing if you find yourself in and around Philly during the winter!
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Tips & Tricks for Hiking in the Winter
Hiking is typically considered a fun summer or early fall thing to do. But I disagree. Some of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve ever seen have been ones covered with snow. If you’re prepared, hiking in the winter can be just as grand if not grander than the hikes that you take when it’s warm out.
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Hometown Tuesday: Review of Luke’s Lobster
The first time I ever ate a lobster roll was when I traveled to Cape Cod in the fall of 2014. The first time I ever enjoyed a lobster roll (and dreamt about it for days afterward) was when I visited Luke’s Lobster in Rittenhouse Square a few weeks ago.
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7 Things I Always Have in My Carry-On
Wherever I go, I take my trusty Jansport backpack as my carry-on. In this pin-covered bag, I hold plenty of things. Sometimes it’s the latest book for my book club, sometimes it’s a sweatshirt and a can of Starbucks espresso. Often times it’s just my laptop for blogging or working remotely. In addition to these sometimes items, I keep these seven essentials in there no matter where I go.
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Your Guide In and Around San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California - a city both old and new. The area where San Francisco is currently situated was, according archeological evidence, 3000 BC by the Yelamu group of the Ohlone people until Spanish explorers arrived in 1769. The area is under Spanish rule for nearly 80 years until the area is claimed for the United States in 1846. The Gold Rush, beginning in 1848, drew people from all over America which grew the population from a mere 1,000 to 25,000 in just one year.
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