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I think one of the easiest ways to learn about a city is to dive into their food scene. In Portland, Maine, the bar and restaurant scene feels kind of like two worlds colliding – from cafes that feel a bit hipster-y to bars that you could see dock workers frequenting after work. This means…
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When planning a Portland, Maine itinerary, there are so many options it can be hard to narrow things down! The city is known for it’s restaurant and bar scene, downtown shopping area, historic cobblestone streets in Old Port, and activities along the waterfront. Don’t get it confused with it’s famous West Coast counterpart in Oregon,…
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When people think about visiting Lancaster County, wineries are generally not on anyone’s radar. Most plan their trip around experiencing Pennsylvania Dutch Country – Lancaster is home to the oldest Amish communities in the United States! Lancaster’s wine region is much newer in comparison, with most wineries in the area opening within the last 50…
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For someone who grew up in Lancaster County, I haven’t actually tried a whole lot of coffee shops in the area. But there’s a reason for that! Considering how much I love coffee now, you may be surprised to learn I didn’t drink it at all until my mid-twenties – which was a few years…
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Compared to nearby Philadelphia, Doylestown is a fairly tiny town with a population of just under 10,000 as of 2020. That being said, there were a lot more things to do in Doylestown than I’d originally expected! It’s known for it’s thriving downtown full of shopping and food options, as well as it’s many historical…
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Are you a coffee lover getting ready to spend some time in the City of Brotherly Love? Well then you’re in luck! According to Yelp, there are over 200 different coffee shops scattered throughout Philadelphia. If you take a look at my google maps, it is just riddled with places I want to try! Below…
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Unless you’re venturing outside of major touristy cities in Germany, where many people understand/speak English, you can likely get away with not learning German. But from my personal experience, people tend to appreciate that you put in a little effort to try and learn their language! (Even if the conversation switches immediately to English because…
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I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting much when we arrived at the unassuming strip mall next to the Northeast Philadelphia Airport that houses Otherworld Philadelphia. This 40,000 square foot interactive art exhibit kept popping up all over social media so of course I had to check it out for myself. It’s a bit of a trek…
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If you’re in the mood for something specific to eat, New York City is one of those places where you’re bound to find a number of options. New York’s food scene is famously known for its diversity – whether that be the variety of cuisines (from Mediterranean or Cuban to Thai or Ethiopian) or styles…
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SGT Guest Contributor: Jasper – Electrical Engineer, Train Enthusiast, and Short Girl Travel Companion Growing up in the US with a railroad running behind my house was where my love of trains started. Back in 2020 I realized one lifelong dream, working with trains, and recently I checked another off my list by finally visiting…
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