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6 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh in Winter. Top Story - February 2018.
Winter's here whether we like it or not, so we might as well make the best of it! Even though summer is definitely the best time to visit Pittsburgh (the sun, the festivals, the baseball games...), winter can be enjoyed if you work at it a little bit. These are some of my favorite things to do in Pittsburgh in the wintertime.
By Erin Southerland8 years ago in Wander
Hasta La Vista, Baby!
I got in my car this morning and it was 37 degrees Fahrenheit. I had my fuzzy pajama pants on, a hat, three jackets, some gloves, and a scarf on and I still managed to freeze on my way to and from my car. Do you know how disappointing it is for it to almost be March in Texas and not be a minimum of 60 degrees? It's almost as disappointing as the results of the election last year, but that's politics and I won't get into that. So now, as I sit here under multiple blankets writing this article, I am reminded that in a few, short weeks I will be flying "over the pond" to Europe! Where the weather may not be... significantly warmer, but it will be warmer than 37 degrees hopefully!
By Alex Kemsley8 years ago in Wander
The Secrets of the Underground: The Waterloo and City Line
The Waterloo and City Line was opened in 1898 and runs between two stations, Waterloo and Bank. The line goes under the River Thames and it best serves commuters that are travelling between Waterloo and the City of London. The colour of the line is turquoise and there are roughly 9.6 million journeys made along the line each year. The Waterloo and City Line doesn’t operate late evenings or on a Sunday, but that wasn’t always the case as between 1943 and 1947 the line operated on a Sunday.
By Interesting Stories8 years ago in Wander
Tips for First Time Paris Travelers
First off, I wanted to give a huge thanks to anyone who is reading my first story ever on Vocal! I have a passion for writing and can't wait to share that with you all. Continuing on about Paris, it is quite overwhelming! You can be clouded by the glamour of it all and forget crucial details in the planning process. Getting the most out of the experience is always the main goal, and some of the best memories come out of unplanned adventures!
By Katie McGuire8 years ago in Wander
Convert Your Car Into a Camper
Do you hear the call of the open road? Traveling is educational as well as adventurous. But it can be expensive. I've found an easy way to roam the country on the cheap. Use your vehicle and purchase a few items to turn it into a camper.
By Beth Gross8 years ago in Wander
Find the Country That Speaks to You, It Doesn't Cost All You Would Think
Everyone has a sculpted idea of backpacking Europe nowadays; shaped by the travel vloggers and Instagrammers that stimulate our senses and give us a quick hit of dopamine everyday as we scroll and absorb, scroll and absorb. You can make your journey as glamorous or as gritty as you please, this does depend on your budget of money and time.
By Rhyann Arthur8 years ago in Wander
The Secrets of the Underground: the Bakerloo Line
The Bakerloo line is a line that connects Elephant and Castle to Harrow & Wealdstone, from one side of London to the North. It passes through a few major stations such as: Waterloo, Paddington, Baker Street, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Marylebone, and Willesden Junction. The line travels through Zone 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and has 25 different stops along the whole line. But there are many secrets about the line that little know.
By Interesting Stories8 years ago in Wander
Diving in the Pacific Ocean
“Clear,” shouted the dive master. Head first, I backward spiraled off the small diving boat carefully located at the northern tip of Pelileu Island on the Philippines Ocean. As my body took consciousness of the water around it, I could feel my wetsuit and temperature synchronizing. My eyes were slowly checking the surroundings as I slowly descended into the mouth of the Yellow Wall. The bubbles were forming around my mask as my breathing was testing out the equipment.
By virtual Spec8 years ago in Wander
