Attractions
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Otherworld Philadelphia || An Immersive Art Experience
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…
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Take a Ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad || Boyertown, PA
The Colebrookdale Railroad, also known as the Secret Valley line, is a Civil War-era railroad turned tourist attraction operating between Boyertown (where the station is) and Pottstown in Southeast Pennsylvania. Boyertown is a borough located in Berks County, a little over an hour drive from Philadelphia. The original Colebrookdale Railroad…
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6 Holiday Markets to Visit in the Northeast
Now I’m a summer girl through and through (I am a Leo afterall), but the holiday season holds a special place in my heart. I don’t know what it is about the lights, decorations, and festivities, but it has always felt like the most magical time of the year. Sure,…
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Wissahickon Valley Park || Philadelphia, PA
As much as I love living in the city, sometimes I miss the green spaces I was surrounded by growing up. Thankfully when I need that breath of fresh air, I don’t even have to leave the city to get it! Nestled in suburban-esque Northwest Philadelphia you’ll find Wissahickon Valley…
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A Guide to Stuttgart’s Car Museums: Mercedes and Porsche
Hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of car enthusiasts flock to Stuttgart, Germany every year to visit both the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the nearby Porsche Museum. Personally, I’m not a big car person – I couldn’t even tell you the last time I checked my own oil or changed a…
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How to Spend a Weekend in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
When most people plan to visit Lancaster, PA they picture the county (and the Amish), not necessarily the city itself. Sure, the Amish are fascinating to some and they make amazing furniture and baked goods. But after you’ve been stuck behind them on a back road while running late for…
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Spend 3 Days in Munich, Germany
Munich (München in German) is the capital of the German state of Bavaria, and undisputed beer capital of the world. Because of this, many people (myself included) plan a Munich, Germany trip around beer. It is the home of the famous Oktoberfest celebration – which contrary to the name starts…
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A Guide to Exploring Stuttgart, Germany in 48 Hours
Stuttgart, Germany basically has middle child syndrome: often overlooked or ignored for its more well known neighbors – Frankfurt to the north and Munich to the east. Stuttgart is a relatively quiet, unassuming manufacturing city with one major tourist draw: it’s Germany’s Autohauptstadt, aka the car capital. Major manufacturers Mercedes-Benz…
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How to Spend Two Days in Frankfurt, Germany
A trip to Frankfurt, Germany sort of feels like you’re visiting two different cities at once. On the one hand, it’s a major European financial hub with massive modern skyscrapers. On the other it’s also a city filled with historic German architecture. It’s full name is actually Frankfurt am Main,…
