Ian Castro

If you want to visit the sites of some of your favorite TV shows, you might think you have to travel to New York, Los Angeles, or another major U.S. city. But consider an alternative: Canada. It might sound strange, but several shows set in the U.S. were actually filmed in Canada, mainly in the Toronto and Vancouver areas. This happens so frequently that Vancouver has even earned the nickname “Hollywood North.” Although Clark Kent famously landed in Kansas, the CW show Superman & Lois was...

Did you know that Philadelphia was almost the capital of the United States? Although it lost out to Washington, DC, the Pennsylvania city is still full of history. If you want to know anything about the start of the nation, or just want to look at some cool stuff from the past, here are some Philadelphia landmarks that you just can’t miss. A perfect place to start is the Museum of the American Revolution. Learn about the people who fought in the Revolution and what they endured. Complete your...

The hot dog is one of the most classic Fourth of July dishes. July is even National Hot Dog Month. However, there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to frankfurters in the US… In Massachusetts, the hot dogs are usually served boiled and grilled, topped with mustard and relish or Boston baked beans in a New England-style bun. Stop in for a Red Sox game and a Fenway Frank at Boston’s Fenway Park. Just don’t mention the Sox when you go to New York. You’re sure to find a Sabrett’s “dirty...