America isn’t the only country that celebrates Thanksgiving. We are the only ones who call it Thanksgiving but countries around the world give thanks and rejoice the greatness of their nation by gorging on food. Thanksgiving Around the World August Moon Festival: China The Chinese celebrate the August Moon festival that lands of the 15th… Read more
It’s been nearly four months since I arrived in Italy and started teaching ESL (English as a Second Language for the uninitiated), and my time here is slowly drawing to a close. As much as I love the bustling cities, character-rich people and delicious wine, the thing I’m most fixated on is getting home and… Read more
Here are the sandwiches of the world, presented by Vagabond Summer. Philly Cheese Steak – U.S.A. This sandwich developed in the early 20th century is comprised of paper thin fried beef, grilled onions and cheese stuffed into a small loaf of bread. While the originally probably featured provolone or American cheese, purists swear by the… Read more
Witnessing the bat migration that occurs annually in Austin, TX near the Congress Avenue Bridge is truly something special. If you’re lucky enough to visit the capital during November, this is one mind-boggling sight you’ll never forget — provided you have the stomach for it. The construction team originally had no idea they were designing… Read more
Hi, my name’s Andrew Offerman and this is my travel blog. I have spent a lot of time traveling the globe. As an ESL teacher who has an appetite for culture and cuisine I have dedicated my time to sharing experiences with friends and family.
As you might imagine, when you travel the world, you have a lot of stories to share. I hope you refer back to my site from time to time to check in and see where the road takes me — and additionally share your own travel stories. Thank you for checking out Vagabond Summer.
