I’ve just come back from an amazing trip to Brooklyn, thanks to Globus for including it in our itinerary. This wasn’t your typical touristy tour, which made it even better. I got to walk in John Travolta’s footsteps from ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ enjoyed some incredible pizza at local spots where the NYPD hang out and […]
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How d’Ya Like Dem’ Apples Boston
Yes, we’re in Boston, so today’s playlist is all about Aerosmith, James Taylor, and the Pixies. Maybe we’ll even throw in some Donna Summer later. After a long drive from Philadelphia, it’s great to spend a couple of nights in this city of stretched-out vowels. Being in a big East Coast city feels like stepping […]
Discovering DC: A Walk Through History and Monuments
When you’re on a coach tour, you certainly can’t complain about not making the most of your time! Yesterday, we managed to squeeze in almost every major memorial in Washington, DC: Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Holocaust. We also visited the White House and the Capitol, crossed the […]
Chasing Time in the City That Never Sleeps: My NYC Adventure
I had just five nights to explore New York City, so I had to get creative. If you don’t have a time-slowing machine like I imagined, you can still fit a lot in by grabbing a map and a subway pass, making the most of every spare minute, and skimping on sleep. Welcome to Manhattan! […]