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Five Hilarious Places
What were these people thinking? When it comes to travel, I’m like a record – ya know – I really get around. As a lover of fine architecture and historic destinations, I find myself engrossed in the...
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Best Damn Cheesesteak in Town
Just a normal day at Jim's Living in South Philly, I get a lot of tourists who ask me “where can I get the best Philadelphia Cheesesteak? Is it at Pat’s or Geno’s?” To them I respond with “What the...
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Quincy Market vs Reading Terminal
I love the heated arguments that arise when it comes to topics regarding Boston vs Philadelphia – Whose the bigger patriot? Who has the better football team? Which city is the REAL home of Ben...
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The Sweetest Tour in Town
When I heard that there was a Chocolate Tour in Philadelphia, I thought “FINALLY – three of my favorite things combined into one epic experience: Chocolate, Philadelphia and interesting facts that will...
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Philadelphia: A Summary of Mummery
Most people celebrate New Year’s Day by drafting their resolutions, gearing up for the year ahead and, most importantly, recooperating from the night before. But here in Philadelphia it is a...
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Happy Tax Day!
Sorry for not having posted in a while, but this time I promise that I have a good reason… TAXES!!! After returning from Texas, I went to my accountant to file for taxes, like a good citizen. For the...
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A World of Bacon
It’s bacon! I just ran a program on my Facebook to find words that I use frequently and, whaddya know, I use the word “bacon” way more than any other word! I’m borderline obsessed with bacon. I then...
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A Romantic Vacation with my Roommate
Everyone remembers Nicole, right? She’s the chick I ran away to Austin, Texas with a few months ago. (She’s an amazing cartoonist and graphic designer, so you should go support her work — as she’s a...
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The Fourth in Philly
There’s nothing like celebrating the Fourth of July. It is a holiday that lets us embrace Summer! There’s grilling, swimming, playing sports and watching fireworks! But there’s seriously nothing...
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Coffee Shop Roundup
Latte Art by my roommate, Virginia Smith of Chapterhouse in Philadelphia Coffee shops sell more than just coffee and small bites to eat. They’re selling ambiance, an office, WiFi, a meeting place,...
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Road Tripping Alaska
This past September, my roommate and I embarked on #RoadTripAlaska. We flew into Anchorage, rented a car and hit the road with only a vague idea of what we wanted to accomplish. I must say, that...
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The Cats of Athens
People often talk about how many dogs are roaming around Athens, but let’s take a moment to enjoy the cats. With the picturesque views and the natural coyness of cats, I have enough photos to do a...
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York: England’s Most Haunted Town is Actually Charming
York: England’s most haunted town. Seems like a bold claim, but when you look at York’s gruesome history of the Black Death, murder, poverty, war, and genocide you can kind of see where these ghost...
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Answer to the Infamous Question, “What’s Your Favorite Place in the World”
“What’s your favorite place in the world?” It’s often the first question that everyone asks when they learn that I’m a travel writer. In my younger years, I often answered with a place I had recently...
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Playing with Roma Children
Below Acropolis in Athens, Greece, Roma children work as street performers, playing accordions, drums and the bouzouki, a type of Greek guitar, for money. They purposely target marketplaces and...
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How to Navigate Germany When Deutsche Bahn Train Drivers Go on Strike
If you want to tick off a group of Germans, tell them that the train is going to be fifteen minutes late. But if you tell them that none of the trains will be running due to a strike? Utter chaos!...
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From the Darkness Comes Light
Hey there readers, On A Travel Broad, I tend to focus only on the positive and exciting side of my life and travels. I share with you pictures from my time living in Germany and stories of my jaunts...
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Have You Seen the Dall Sheep?
Alaska is teeming with wildlife. In fact, Denali National Park & Preserve is home to 39 species of mammals, 169 types of birds, 14 fish, and 1 amphibian. Amongst them are wild bears, moose,...
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That Time I Almost Died in a German Sauna
There are two types of people in this world: there are those who go to saunas for relaxation. Then there are those who turn relaxation into a competition. Yes, there are literally people who go to...
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Port of Hamburg: Photo Essay
Sorry Philadelphia, but I’m having a love affair with Hamburg, Germany. I love its old traditions balanced with a spirit of new ideas, its humble, working class beginnings, and this port city’s...
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