Sharing The Best of Pittsburgh and Southwest Pennsylvania
Are you looking to travel from Pittsburgh to New York? Well, you're in luck- there are actually a number of options available beyond just flying.
Whether you're looking to take Megabus, Amtrak, drive, or even fly, there are a number of travel options for you!
As we've taken more or less every transportation option in our travels from Pittsburgh to NYC, we wanted to break down the options in detail in this one.
Read morePittsburgh to New York Travel Options – Megabus, Amtrak, and More
Looking at Pittsburgh real estate is fun, isn't it?
Okay, we know it isn't. In fact, buying a house in Pittsburgh can be downright awful in terms of finding a location, price, and condition that matches your budget- all while being able to negotiate a deal in the hot marketplace.
In this one we wanted to share some of our thoughts after our recent house buying experience in hopes that it may help others moving looking to do the same!
Note: Figures noted below are relative to the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Those who live in a different city and/or different county may have different rules and rates to keep in mind. Likewise, we are not realtors, tax professionals, or affiliated with the real estate market in any way, shape, or form. This article is anecdotal based on our experience of buying a house in the city only. When in doubt, please ask questions to a licensed realtor or tax professional for official rules and regulations.
Read moreThings to Consider When Buying Pittsburgh Real Estate
Pittsburgh and the northeastern United States started 2018 off with a bang, experiencing near record low temperatures followed by a rare bomb cyclone.
With temperatures between zero and ten degrees (before wind chill!) for many days in a row, Pittsburgh's iconic three rivers started to freeze over.
We took several trips out into the tundra known as Pittsburgh when this happened to capture some shots of the frozen wonderland. These 19 photos are some of our favorites.
Read more19 Photos of Pittsburgh's Frozen Rivers That Will Make You Feel Cold
Whether you're a Pittsburgh sports fanatic, a Pitt Panther, a lifelong Yinzer, or are new to the city but have fallen in love with it, there's a Christmas ornament out there for you.
We've been looking for the best Pittsburgh Christmas ornaments, and we're here to help you with your holiday shopping with a list of some of our favorites found on Etsy!
Read more9 Pittsburgh Christmas Ornaments Perfect for Gifting
If you're looking to beautify your home's outdoor space but want to shop somewhere more unique than just a big box store, Pittsburgh has plenty of local garden centers with much more interesting offerings. We've been busy checking them out to find the best- here are some of our favorites we've been to so far and the types of things you'll find at each.
This post was sponsored by Harrison Everette.
Are you moving to Pittsburgh but do not have an apartment or house settled yet? Don’t worry! Pittsburgh’s short term rental scene is thriving with numerous options for those looking for housing for a little as a few days to as long as a few months.
Our friends at Harrison Everette offer over 50 units throughout Pittsburgh that are perfect for those who want the comforts of home while searching for permanent housing when arriving to the city.
Read moreShort Term Rentals in Pittsburgh – A Perfect Option When Relocating
When it comes to Pittsburgh's skyline, we're rather biased in our thought that it is one of the most beautiful in the world. Not just because we run this site, but also because we've been able to enjoy the skyline every day for the past few years at our home.
Luckily for you, we haven't been keeping this skyline view to ourselves, and we have a Pittsburgh webcam set up to stream our view 24/7 for all to enjoy.
Resulting from this, we've also been able to record some amazing changes to the skyline be it from weather, fireworks, or simply because it was a gorgeous day and turn them into timelapse videos that we've frequently shared on our Facebook page. Now that we have a fairly decent collection of timelapse videos, we wanted to share them in this collection today!
As you progress through the videos below, you'll watch the seasons change as well!
Wow Airlines ceased operations in Pittsburgh in early 2019.
There's been a lot of exciting news recently regarding direct flights out of Pittsburgh, and the start of direct flights from Pittsburgh to Reykjavik on WOW air is perhaps the most exciting to us. With budget pricing as low as $99 one way, and lots of flights from Reykjavik to other European cities, the Pittsburgh-Reykjavik WOW flights are putting Pittsburgh back on the travel map.
We did a similar flight on WOW just last year when we drove to Baltimore and flew direct from there to Reykjavik for a 10-day Iceland trip for just under $250 per person round-trip.
How did the flight shape up and what can you expect when flying out of Pittsburgh? Read on as we share our experience!
Read moreWOW Airlines – Pittsburgh to Iceland Non-Stop Flights Are Here
In our series, Exploring Pittsburgh Without Your Own Car, we want to put ourselves in the shoes of visitors and locals who navigate the city through means other than using their own car. The reason for this is because while many visitors and locals in Pittsburgh own their own vehicles, this is not the case for everyone as many choose to not have their own cars to cut costs or enjoy many other benefits of being car-free.
For those who fall into this category, you then have to look at alternative options that are available- be it public transportation, private transportation services, your own feet or bike, or others. Each of these has its own nuances and cases where it is the most practical, and it is our goal in this series to test the different methods ourselves to see how practical they are for people in the city.
In this edition, our friends at Zipcar asked us to take a car out for a spin when we mentioned we were planning an IKEA run for a big purchase. As Zipcar has over 80 cars scattered around the city, we knew it would be a good feature in this series, and this entry was born.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Zipcar. As always, all opinions are our own.
Read moreExploring Pittsburgh Without Your Own Car – Zipcar Edition
One of our favorite summer activities in the Pittsburgh area is to visit local farms and pick our own fruits.
We've visited almost every farm over the years, and learned a thing or two about the best places for picking each type of fruit- and we're here to share these tips with you!
As fruit harvests vary greatly from year to year and picking conditions vary from day to day, we highly recommend calling ahead before you go to double check the farm has what you're looking for. With that being said, if you have a particular fruit in mind, check out these great farms!