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Hidden Treasures
Hidden away in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is seemingly just another small town on the road to bigger, brighter places. A person may drive through the town and see run-down houses and boarded-up windows....
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Far From Folsom Prison… But Not Too Far
When I tell people I live in Folsom, the first thing people think of is...
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A Walk Through Waukesha.
To the untrained eye, downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin may look like bright colored buildings and classic facades. However, behind the scenes, Waukesha...
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The Beauty of Bridgeport, California
When on vacation what is it that you look for? Solitude, excitement, historical features, food, or just...
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Arizona
Arizona, made famous by the Grand Canyon, is a popular tourist destination. From the Colorado Plateau to the Sonoran Desert, Arizona has something for everybody....
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Arizona
Arizona, made famous by the Grand Canyon, is a popular tourist destination. From the Colorado Plateau to the Sonoran Desert, Arizona has something for everybody. Arizona is a state that is home to...
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Unexpected Exploration of Toledo
Here in Toledo, it may seem like there isn't much to do. That isn't true in the slightest and if you can't find anything, ask a local! We don't bite! There is something...
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Your Home Away From Home
When traveling, its hard to find that home away from home....
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NYC, Everybody’s Home
Hey there! My name is Alexis and I currently reside in New York City. I've lived here all of my life and it is a pretty astonishing place. I've lived in East Harlem but I enjoy downtown Manhattan...
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Out of Ashes
The smoke filtered through the cold night air as the crowd, bundled in mittens and winter coats, watched a gigantic bird made of wood burn slowly to...
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“If you seek a pleasant penisula, look about you” Look to Grand Rapids
Hey travelers!...
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Small Town, Many Things To Do
When people think of small towns, the first thing that comes to mind is not excitement and adventure. Small towns are usually boring and there is not too many things to do except for maybe going...
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Idaho: The State of Beauty
There is a place of beauty, nature, and adventure that is unknown to most. A place where you can climb mountains, float rivers, hike various trails, and become in tune with nature....
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Memphis’s Miracle cure to Boredom
I walked down a street yesterday. It had an energetic and charismatic crowd with warm smiles and laughter that filled the air. As I walked further my nose smelled a pleasant aroma that tickled...
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Rice Park
Driving past Rice Park on a winter evening is one of the most inviting sights you could ever see. The trees are festooned with magical twinkling lights that...
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Alaska: Everyone’s Last Frontier
Alaska is a great place to live and especially to explore. Despite Alaska being the largest state, able to cover half of the Lower 48, most activity is found in the South Central...
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New York City of the South
New York City is the epic center of the North of the United States and even though many believe that down here in the South there are only pastures, farms, and wild stock, they are wrong. The South...
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Ashland, Wisconsin- A historic town on Lake Superior’s magnificent Chequamegon Bay
There are many things that could make an outsider feel comfortable in Ashland, Wisconsin. Ashland combines the nature of the area with wonderful restaurants and local art appreciation. Ashland...
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Amazing Memphis
My hometown is Memphis, Tennessee and I was born and raised there for almost 17 years. Within those 17 years in the city of Memphis, I have become accustom to the many tourist attractions within this wonderful...
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My Home, Your Vacation
When most people think of Las Vegas, they think of the hotels, the casinos, the gambling, and losing all their money; however, for me, Las Vegas - the city that never sleeps - is home. The past 9 years...
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Suzhou: Heaven on Earth
A famous Chinese saying goes, “ä¸Šæœ‰å¤©å ‚ï¼Œä¸‹æœ‰è‹æ，” which means, "Above, there is Heaven; down here, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou."...
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New Orleans: An Unexpected Cultural Experience
New Orleans is one of the most cultural and diverse cities of the South, attracting thousands of people every year for its flashy signs and colors along the traditional tourist corners of the French Quarter...
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The Great City of Oklahoma City by Kyara Little
The best places in the world to visit are often the small towns, cities that people have never heard of. Maybe it’s heard of, but not very popular. These places contain a ton of pride and love...
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The Diversity of Phoenix
The place is called Phoenix. It is the largest city and the capital of the state of Arizona, and it is also, the sixth most populous city on the U.S.A. Phoenix lies in the Sonoran Desert, which makes...
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Endless Exploring in Northern Nevada
Northern Nevada, is my home, I've lived here my whole life. It hasn't always been my favorite place, but as I get ready for college, I see more and more value behind it....
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A Taste of Colorado
My guess is that you want me to persuade you into thinking that Colorado is the place for you and your family to be. It would be impossible for me to make an assumption about a...
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An Unexpected Find
Whether you're here for business or pleasure you can find everything you're looking for nestled in a town of about 30,000. Home to the worlds largest retailer, a world class art museum,...
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Live a little; Love a lot!!!!!
They say Virginia is for lovers but that doesn't just mean couples. It is for lovers of just about everything; food, culture, and even animals. Come to virginia and visit one our museums or exhibitions...
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Pomona is the place to go!
First off, I live in an urbanized area in central Pomona. A lot of people who live closely, and/or hear upon news stories that Pomona may be a dangerous/unhealthy place to visit; but I disagree....
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How big is your backyard?
How big is your backyard? Before you answer with the actual size behind your house, I want to tell you it can be as big or small as you want it to be. Past our neighborhoods, past Orlando, and even...
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The old world
Italy: Day 1 After the 8 hour long, tedious journey from Austria to Venice, Italy, I stood up and I felt as if gravity was pushing my body down. The buildings look as if...
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California Gal Spreads her Wings!
As a French Language student at Palos Verdes High School, I was encouraged to sponsor an exchange student for a month during the summer of 2011. Amelie Lejeune was from Luxembourg and from...
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My European Adventure
I remember the days as a child when my mom used to tell me bedtime stories about the various trips she took to Europe. Every trip that she took, she would bring me back a snow globe. Soon my room...
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Lessons From Tiananmen Square
Although nothing special at home, walking in a large group through China's streets, we Americans learned what it was like to be celebrities: people stopped in the middle of their daily activities...
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Footsteps in Argentina
I had a blast in Argentina meeting new people, experiencing new things, and learning about a different culture. First, my classmates and I went to Conte Hotel and checked in. Afterwards, my...
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The Five-Minus-Three People You Meet in Europe
Anxiety filled our spirits as we waited for the mail to arrive to our house. In two days, my mother and I would be flying across the Atlantic and our Eurail pass had not yet arrived. This pass would...
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Best Friends: Around the World and Back
Upon graduating from 8th grade, I had the opportunity to travel with my best friend, a few classmates and teachers/chaperones to Europe. Through Educational Tours, we traveled to London, Paris and...
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Wake Up
“Marie, wake up. Wake up.” Early morning calls to the San Gabriel Mountains on sunny summer days wasn’t exactly how I thought I’d be spending my summer, but now...
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The Space In-Between: Foreign Friendship
It was a lonely June morning in our Royal Blue hotel room in Helsinki, Finland. The sound of strange words in an unknown language echoed in my head as I waited patiently for an elevator. The number...
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Dachau: An Experience That Humbled Me
A few years ago, my family and I traveled with a group from my school to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We went through a humbling experience when we visited Dachau, a concentration camp...
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Not Your Typical Textbook Travel
I gingerly lower my worn brown boots into the gently rocking boat and duck my head beneath the bright yellow tin roof. I hear giggles and excited squeals as my group begins to slowly move away from...
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“On the Route of the 19 Bus”, on the Border to the Rest of the World
I’ve been lucky enough to travel extensively throughout Europe. However, the most formative of my trips was one where I didn’t learn a new language, I wasn’t confronted with unfamiliar cuisines,...
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How to Make World Peace
Tavarone is a tiny village nestled in the breathtaking, tree covered mountains of Italy and a destination on the Classics of Europe trip from People to People. People to People is a student ambassador...
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Culture Shock: German Style
America idolizes the idea of being the greatest country on earth. We are raised to focus on everything domestic, thus becoming ignorant to what is beyond our borders. I traveled into the heart of...
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French for a Week
Inside, the bus was complete chaos. My classmates, thrown into some unusual blend of unrestrained excitement and absolute terror, were screaming, hanging onto their friends...
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You Gotta Love the French!
What I recall most about eating my first real French crepe was how delicious it was. The jam’s flavor doesn’t stand out to me as much as how the crepe melted in my mouth. It was pancakes...
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Calabria, Italia
In the spring of junior year, I had the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange with a high school from Calabria, Italy. This two week stay in Italy confirmed that I want to continue my...
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