Tasting the Delicious Food and Brews at Chatty Monks Brewing in West Reading
One of my favorite things about the increasing number of breweries in PA is that there is almost always one in any town that I visit. And, while many of these …
PA Dutch Country
Visiting Wheatland, the Lancaster County Home of President James Buchanan
Despite Pennsylvania being the birthplace of the United States, you might be surprised to learn that only two presidents were born in the Keystone State: Presidents James Buchanan and Joe …
Touring the Surprisingly Amazing Reading Public Museum
Located just outside of downtown Reading is one of Pennsylvania’s most surprisingly impressive museums: the Reading Public Museum. To be perfectly honest, when I decided to visit this Berks County …
Visiting Cumberland County Historical Society Museum to Learn About Regional History
I’ve been to many great historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but few have been quite like the Cumberland County Historical Society Museum in Carlisle. Formed in the 1870s, the historical …
Tasting Tradition at Wacker Brewing Company in Downtown Lancaster
Hidden away in a back alley in downtown Lancaster is Wacker Brewing Company, one of the newest breweries in Lancaster County. However, despite having opened its doors in late 2014, …
Visiting the Reading Pagoda: Pennsylvania’s Japanese Oddity
Several years ago, I lived in Asia for 2.5 years teaching English and traveling around the continent. This experience gave me a great appreciation for Asian culture, and I’m always …
Learning How Soap is Made at Sunrise Soap Company in York
Located along a busy street in downtown York is Sunrise Soap Company. Founded in 2005, Sunrise Soap Company is on the forefront of the trend towards more natural soaps. And, …
Uncovering Pennsylvania’s Religious Heritage at Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County
When Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1681, one of the core tenants of the new colony was religious freedom. While this freedom might seem ordinary today, it was …
Touring the Incredible Workshop of Bluett Bros. Violins in York
When you think of beautifully-crafted, hand-made violins, the city of York, Pennsylvania, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. That is, of course, unless you are a string …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
At one time, there may have been as many as fifty covered bridges in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. However, today, there are only two remaining. Fortunately, both of these bridges are …