You may have heard of TripAdvisor before–and I’m here to tell you–it can be a useful site. As a matter-of-fact, it has saved me on more than one occasion. One example: I was going to Philadelphia to speak at a conference and had all but booked a hotel I thought would be perfect for the trip. After reading the reviews of it on TripAdvisor, I passed on it and selected a B & B that I probably never would have picked otherwise.
Turns out, the advice was spot on. The place I would have stayed looked shabby and run down compared to the lovely B & B, and I was glad I listened. While you can’t take the opinion of others too seriously, the advice on this site can help guide you toward a good choice. It’s at least worth a quick look before you book that trip.
Philadelphia’s South Street is a great place for writing inspiration. A haven for creatives, this street has a huge selection of stores, eateries–and most importantly–plenty of atmosphere. Although some feel that the area has become too commercialized, the people-watching can’t be beat, and there are still a lot of interesting places to check out, as well as some outdoor dining spots that are perfect for a cup of coffee and a laptop session. I went there in the summer and had a total blast. The city is a great mixture of old, historic buildings and fun, hip culture; I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it, and South Street was one of the highlights of the trip. Bring your camera–there is a lot to see there, and some good opportunities for travel writing as long as you think outside the box. And make sure you have a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich while you’re at it!
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