The History of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is tomorrow–February 12. Satisfy your curiosity about this colorful holiday by watching this short video from the History Channel. Photo Courtesy of Patrix.
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Smoky Mountain Week, Part 7
How do you get supplies to a lodge at the top of Mt. Le Conte, the third highest peak in the park? With a llama train, of course! Watch the video to learn about the dangers of the…
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Smoky Mountain Week, Part 6
Can’t wait to see the bright colors of spring? Head over to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see the spring ephemerals blooming now! Or, if you can’t hop in…
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Smoky Mountain Week, Part 5
Take a look at these gorgeous waterfalls! Photo Courtesy of Cletch.
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Smoky Mountain Week, Part 4
Take a break from your busy day and watch this relaxing video of nature scenes. Photo Courtesy of Snotgoblin.
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Smoky Mountain Week, Part 3
Watch this beautiful video of cloud formations from Clingman’s Dome, the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Photo Courtesy of Matthew Paulson.
Smoky Mountain Week, Part 2
In the 18th century, a unique musical style was born in the Appalachian Mountains. Appalachian music combines the ballads and dance music of immigrants from England,…
The History of Mardi Gras
Smoky Mountain Week, Part 2
J-1 Journeys, February 2013
Smoky Mountain Week, Part 1
J-1 Journeys, February 2013
The latest J-1 Journeys is up! Check it out and show some love by clicking “like”! Write a comment to let us know what you’d like…
Smoky Mountain Week, Part 1
Enjoy the natural beauty of the most-frequently visited national park in the US-the Great Smoky Mountain National Park! Whatever you love to do in the outdoors,…
Have You Started Speaking in “AMERICANISMS”?
Watch this short video on American English and how US presidents’ words have changed the country…. How the Words of US Presidents Helped Define the Country
Seattle Week, Part 5
Love leather jackets? The leather jacket exhibit is just one of many fun pop culture exhibits at the EMP Museum in Seattle.
Seattle Week, Part 4
Want to explore outside the city? Take a 35-minute ferry ride to Bainbridge Island to enjoy the art galleries, museums, wineries, parks, historic sites and beaches…
How to Get a Driver’s License
Although every US state has its own laws about getting a driver’s license, here are the rules every J-1 exchange visitor must follow: When you arrive…
J-1 Journeys January 2013
Click the interactive image below to read the January 2013 issue of J-1 Journeys. In this issue, you’ll see photos submitted by J-1 exchange visitors in…
Seattle Week, Part 3
Seattle Central Library is on the American Institute of Architects’ list of 150 most popular buildings in the US.