When you live so close to a major city, such as Philadelphia, it’s not always the first place that comes to mind when you think of a vacation destination. But, when you have family visit from out of town, it’s a no-brainer for the list of must-see spots. A day trip to Philly is easy when you live in one …
See the Light: Local Lantern Festivals
Ever since I watched this video I’ve been a bit obsessed with lantern festivals. I started mentally planning my trip to Thailand and imagining what it would be like to experience it in person. Not only is it a beautiful sight, but it focuses our attention upward, lifting our spirits, and encouraging us to let go of the past and …
The Great Upstate
Road-tripping has always been a goal of mine. I still long to travel cross-country to see all the U.S. has to offer. For now, I settled for driving north for a few hours to visit the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and then continued on to stop in Buffalo before marveling at Niagra Falls. A roadtrip makes it much easier to …
Philly Phavs
After 44 posts detailing highlights from around the world, I think it’s about time I give some credit to my hometown, the great Keystone State of Pennsylvania. Today I’ll start with Philadelphia. Even though I don’t get to the city as often as I’d like, there are a few places I’ve been to that are worth going back. Some for …