North America – SarahVation

DUMBO

Hello Pals,

DUMBO is considered one of Brooklyn’s best neighbourhoods. It’s name comes from the acronym for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” and not the 1941 animated film by Walt Disney which is surprising.

There are a few “insta” shots in dumbo that people go there for, but it’s also got so much more than that. I’ve been twice since living in NYC ( nearly 5 months!!)

Before New York State abolished slavery in 1827, DUMBO was home to Brooklyn’s free black community. Brooklyn sits upon the unceded ancestral land of the Lenapehoking people. I honour the generations of displaced and enslaved people who built the country.

If you would like to know “What do to in Dumbo, Brooklyn NYC.” click ‘read more’

Before you go: USA.

Hello Pals,

Before you go to any country you should learn some basics but double check those important things such as Visas and Vaccines.

🛂 VISA Depending on where you’re from, you’ll be eligible for the ESTA – Visa Waiver Program which is USD 25. Check eligibility here.	💉 VACCINES Click here to make sure you’ve got the necessary jabs!
💬 LANGUAGE The United States has no official language but English is the most widely used. Spanish, second. You can read an interesting article about the dialects of American accents here.	💰 CURRENCY United States dollar. Code: USD . Check your exchange here. American paper currency comes in seven denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

Here’s a list of things you should know before you travel to the USA.

Yellowknife; slightly above the 60th parallel.

Hello Pals,
Yellowknife is the only city within the Northwest Territories so it makes sense that it’s also the capital. Majority of people head there for the Northern Lights (a fantastic reason) but there’s so much hidden charm within this small city itself. From the people, the monuments to the funny road names – you’ll enjoy your time here.

If you would like to know “How to spend a few days in Yellowknife” click ‘read more’