About Mindi Hirsch

Daryl and Mindi Hirsch live in Philadelphia. With day jobs to support their food and travel passions, Mindi and Daryl have been photographing and writing about their culinary adventures for the past three years.

The Best of Philly’s Holiday Traditions

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The holiday season is the perfect time to visit Philadelphia. The city sparkles with a variety of festive celebrations occurring from Thanksgiving to New Years Day. With so many options, it can be confusing to select the best celebrations to attend. With that in mind, here are the best holiday traditions to ... [read more]

Philadelphia is The Headquarters for 4th of July

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It’s no secret that Philadelphia is the headquarters for the 4th of July. So much history happened in the city of brotherly love, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall on July 4, 1776. The nation’s birthplace throws a week-long festival worthy of its historic ... [read more]

About Hometown Tourist

Every traveler wants travel tips from people who live in the city they’re visiting. Where do the locals hang out? Where is the best local eatery? What is the one must-see item in your town? Where is the best shopping? Who has the best happy hour? We all want to know.

This is not about reviews; it’s about recommendations. This is about people sharing their favorite restaurant, or that great spot to take an early morning stroll to catch that great view of the city, and the tourist attractions actually worth visiting. Who better to share that information than the locals, the people who live there?