Known as the great humanitarian president, Herbert Hoover gave all he could to US aid projects in Europe after the two world wars and encouraged his fellow Americans to do so as well. It could be said that he is the man who sings-handedly created the mid-century image of American Read more
While Sioux Falls actually has a waterfall, the radio of Cedar Rapids remains nowhere to be seen. Located just 30 minutes north of Iowa City, Cedar Rapids is an optional stop for those looking for a genuine piece of Europe in North America. Most well known for its Czech and Read more
Located between Davenport and Iowa City in Iowa on the I-80, the world’s largest truck stop consists of four plazas with shopping, catering, and gas stations as standard. But it also has services that you won’t expect to see in a regular highway stop such as a barber shop, a Read more
Located conveniently along the I-80, Iowa City is a must-see afternoon stop for travellers along the route. Right next to West Branch, which houses the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, Iowa City used to be the seat of government in the state of Iowa. The Old Capitol Building is now home Read more
This page may seem out of touch with the rest of the site, but it is homework for my journalism course so here we go… “You can say ‘I have to do this blog because my annoying journalism professor told me to’ that’s completely okay.” ~ the journalism professor. I Read more
Shuttling locals between Boudry and Neuchâtel in French-speaking Switzerland, the Littorail is the last remaining line of the once-mighty Neuchâtel tramway system. Designated as an inter-urban tram, it can travel up to 70km/h along the Neuchâtel Lake! Speaking of the lake, it is one of the few ways that you Read more
While writing this, I realised that Neuchâtel is French for Newcastle, like the town in the UK. At just 33,000 residents, the Neuchâtel area is small enough to be quiet and large enough to be interesting. The Castle of Neuchâtel is a must-see as it is the centrepiece of the Read more
Right on the westernmost end of Lake Neuchâtel, Yverdon-les-Bains reminds me of the geography of Geneva, but the similarities end there. It is a much more industrial town and it actually reminds me of the Midwestern US where the buildings are sparse and people rely on cars to get around. Read more
There’s something all visitors to Switzerland who wish to be well-informed should know about the fare system of the Swiss railways. Regardless of whether it’s a public or private company that runs a certain route, the price of the trip is always standardised. However, private train companies are free to Read more
Known for both its cheese and its castle, but mainly its cheese, Gruyères is a small area in the mountains of the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The milk for its cheese has to come from farms within a 20km radius and meet stringent requirements to be branded as a Gruyère Read more