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Friends Helping Friends
Blog: thebeergeek.com - 7 May 2012
Hitting the road in the morning, I realized that it was going to be tough to top the previous day’s adventures (especially the seeing Sam part). Luckily, we had our friends Andie and Greg to help us round out another … Continue reading →
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Back in the Keystone State
Blog: thebeergeek.com - 4 May 2012
We were last in Pennsylvania in March 2008 as part of a media tour for the inaugural Philly Beer Week. On that visit, Merideth and I experienced a whirlwind tour of the greater Philadelphia beer scene. On our own this … Continue reading →
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The Top 5 Reasons I Love Pittsburgh
Blog: Living the Dream: RTW - 27 September 2011
Since returning home from traveling in early 2011, I've had the luxury of moving to one of the United States' larger cities, Pittsburgh, PA. I never thought I'd be a fan of living in a big city, but over time and two apartments later, Pittsburgh has definitely grown on me. (Photo "Pro Baseball Game" by bluepoetje)
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A Children’s Menu To Get Behind
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 26 February 2011
When Chet and I stayed at the Ritz a few months ago, I ate at 10 Arts every single night of my stay. It was that good. I noticed that the restaurant, though a renowned joint at the Ritz, was full of kids at every meal.
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Who writes Love Letters anymore?
Blog: Travel Adventures of Newman - 4 February 2011
Some would say that February rolled around just in time after a messy, snow-laden January that put everyone in a foul mood, bringing with it the hope that the worst winter weather had passed.
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Photo of the Day: Philadelphia City Hall
Blog: Two Backpackers - 29 November 2010
Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At 167 m (548 ft), including the statue, it is the world’s second-tallest masonry building, only 1.6 feet (0.49 m) shorter than Mole Antonelliana in Turin. The weight of the building is borne by granite and brick walls up to 22 [...]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site #115: Independence Hall
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 14 August 2010
From the World Heritage inscription: The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 in this fine 18th century building in Philadelphia, to be followed in 1787 by the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America. Although conceived in a national framework and hence of fundamental importance to American history, the universal principles [...]
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18 Easy NYC Getaways With and Without a Car
Blog: Travelogged - 13 August 2010
I love New York City. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. (Except for maybe Barcelona, London or Rome.) But as much as I love New York, there are plenty of weekends when I just want to get away.
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76-Second Travel Show: 'How to be a Reenactor'
Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 19 July 2010
Episode #039F E A T U R I N G * 7 2 * B O N U S * S E C O N D S
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Philadelphia: Your Cheap & Close Getaway from New York City
Blog: Broke-Ass Stuart's Goddamn Website - 3 June 2010
If you answer yes to the following questions, you need to get yourself to Philadelphia on a weekend getaway, my friend. And here’s why: 1) You want a weekend getaway under a 3 hour drive You guys, it’s only 2 hours by bus. I suggest taking the Bolt Bus over the Chinatown bus– it’s only like $6 [...] Related posts:New York City Subway Etiquette
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Sidetracked! Max Brenner
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 22 April 2010
I literally threw myself on the mercy of our hotel desk clerk, imploring her to get our weekend back on track by recommending a dinner location which would impress the kids *and* the adults in our party. It was a tall order, but she came through for us in a major way with Max Brenner.
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Road Trip Stops in Annie Dillard’s Pennsylvania
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 31 March 2010
The Great American Road Trip Destination: Pennsylvania Book: An American Childhood (1987) by Annie Dillard “I grew up in Pittsburgh in the 1950’s in a house full of comedians, reading books.” Annie Dillard. Whatever you think of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Annie Dillard will give you a different view in An American Childhood . When you close this book, you [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library
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Road Trip Music visits Pennsylvania
Blog: Music Road - 31 March 2010
From Lake Erie to the Poconos, from the Alleghenies to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is filled with variety and change. That’s part of what songwriter Anne Hills gets at on a song she calls, reasonably enough, Pennsylvania.
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76-Second Travel Show: "What's the Deal with Pittsburgh?" (CANCELLED)
Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 29 October 2009
Episode #005E X A C T L Y * 7 6 * S E C O N D S * ( B U T * C A N C E L L E D)A recent visit to champion city (last year's Super Bowl and Stanley Cup ribbons reside in Pittsburgh) loomed with potential.
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College Game Day: State College
Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 24 September 2009
Is State College the most literal city name of all time? Personally I've always longed for the chance for three things:* Designing a state or country flag
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How do Civil War Re-enactors Pick Who Dies First?
Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 13 August 2009
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Video Edition: Fairmont Water Works
Blog: Tales from Technomadia - 11 August 2009
A meshing of civil engineering and ecosystem art, the Fairmont Water Works interactive center gives a peak back in time to when water distribution throughout Philadelphia allowed the city to survive and thrive. Located at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, spending some time at the interactive center is well worth your time – [...]
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Video Edition: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Blog: Tales from Technomadia - 8 August 2009
As you wander throughout downtown Philadelphia, particularly around South Street, you’ll notice a lot of buildings decorated with broken mosiac murales. These are the artwork of Isaiah Zagar, and you can tour his huge installation at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens at 1020 South Street. We first stumbled upon this place by sheer serendipity, and were instantly enchanted [...]
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Travelogue: Philadelphia, DC, Appalachians & St Louis
Blog: Tales from Technomadia - 31 July 2009
Time Period: June 30 – July 29 Miles Driven: 1904 We had no plans for how to spend the summer. We had toyed with the idea of finding a nice campground in the Smokey Mountains and parking for several weeks to catch up on some work projects. We had toyed with ducking into Canada and getting [...]
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Video Edition: Comcast’s Largest Television Screen
Blog: Tales from Technomadia - 20 July 2009
The Comcast Center is Philadelphia’s newest and tallest skyscraper, and within it sits a very impressive 83′ x 25′ (that’s feet.. not inches) television screen. It’s claimed to be the world’s largest TV, and it’s free to visit in the lobby of the Comcast Center – open day and night. When we first got off the [...]
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