Cleveland’s Cuisine: The West Side Market

In 2008, The Westside Market was named one of the "10 Great Public Places in America" by The American Planning Association. Photo by: Trishna Patel

Known as one of Cleveland’s National Historic Landmarks with origins dating back as early as the late 1800s, The West Side Market tells a beautiful story of how the city’s first generation of immigrants, mostly of Eastern European descent, traded their native foods and spices. It was officially dedicated in 1912 and has grown into the largest [...]

Summerfest With a Side of Milwaukee – Where to Eat

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Good Eats & Drinks Summerfest isn’t the only thing Milwaukee has going on – yes, you’d be hard pressed to find better beer and brats anywhere else in the U.S., but Milwaukee has a myriad of other tasty options. Alterra at the Lake Alterra on the Lake is one of the best coffee houses I’ve been [...]

A City Getaway and Leaping from a Bridge in Bern, Switzerland

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A stroll along the city plazas or a swim in the river Aare leaves you wandering why more capital cities aren’t like this one. By: Ben Brown BERN IN A NUTSHELL I landed in the cold water with a loud splash. I looked up at the bridge I had just jumped from. People are swimming [...]

Rotterdam

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By: Georgette Diamandis Rotterdam is a fascinating new city in an old historic town. Nearly bombed flat during World War II, the residents decided to reinvent it by encouraging modern architecture starting in the ’50s. Rotterdam has a young vibe and is comprised of over 160 nationalities making it the most multicultural city in The Netherlands. With [...]