Perhaps one of the first steps of planning a vacation is choosing the destination. From there, most people struggle with choice between desert or beach vacations. Ultimately, the choice of destination lies upon your expectations for your particular trip. One of the biggest perks of traveling within the United States is the presence of differing…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the holiday season is approaching fast! It is never too early to start planning holiday excursions. What better place to spend the holidays than the most magical place on earth? It seems Disney World and Universal Studios spare no expense when it comes to celebrating the holidays. In fact,…
Join me on a journey to the nation’s capital! I had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. in the spring of my senior year of high school with my grandpa, aunt, our foreign exchange student from Sweden! At the time, I was ready to head to college in the fall to study Social Sciences Education….
The city of Nashville, Tennessee is constantly buzzing with energy. The live music performed within the many bars and restaurants along the infamous Broadway Street creates a symphony of music that spills out into the crowds. There’s a reason it’s called “Music City” – country music is the focal point of all activity in Nashville….
Mackinac Island is, without a doubt, one of the most unique and endearing places I have ever visited. The second you step off the ferry onto the island port, you become immersed in the magic of the island. With no cars allowed, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are the only form of transportation around the island….
To start off this adventure, I think it’s best you get to know a little more about me. As I mentioned previously, I am in my third year at the University of Northern Iowa. I have lived in small-town Iowa my whole life. While Iowa may have endearing characteristics, I believe America has much more…