Philadelphia, PA: Cheesesteak, street art & a drug district | Dark reality of the USA

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In this video, I'm exploring Philadelphia, a beautiful city in the state of Pennsylvania. In one day, I'll walk around the city, discover its art scene, and try famous dishes like the cheesesteak. I'll also show you the darker side of Philly, with its issues of drugs and homelessness 😱
Time codes:
00:00 - From NYC to Philly
01:58 - A delicious brunch
02:51 - First Impressions of Philadelphia
05:33 - The main attraction of the city
06:08 - Interesting Fact #1
06:36 - Amazing street art
07:44 - Philadelphia Museum of Art
09:57 - A walk around Downtown
11:08 - Kensington, a dark reality of the USA
12:20 - Trying local cheesesteak
13:28 - Worth a visit?
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[@DariStep]

What are your thoughts of Philadelphia, friends? Is this a city you would like to visit? Also, check out the sponsor of this video Level8Cases to find your dream suitcase for the next trips: www.clkmg.com/LEVEL8/DariStep

[@cakeismtrader4227]

Na not really a fan of concrete jungles but have fun.

[@paduapeted49]

Beautiful city of impressive historic buildings - with a tragic feature of narcotics. Which city anywhere doesn't have this feature now, though...

[@DokiDokiAviaryClub]

As a former resident of Philly, your first mistake was voluntarily visiting Philly.😂

[@taasmr4203]

Do Russians, Ukrainian, and Belarusian know that their accent sounds so sensational when they speak English in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian accent?

[@maxheadroom1506]

Do the Rocky steps

[@MariadeJesus-dt4ql]

Are you planning to visit the "Amish community" in Pennsylvania? They usually sell great homemade breads, chesses, pastries and more. The best kind of homemade food. They cook from scratch, no preservatives. Pennsylvania has one of the biggest Amish communities in the USA. They refuse technology and have a kind of life, like in the 1800's

[@spongebobsucks12]

I'm from the Amish capital, Lancaster, PA. It's only 50 miles west of Philly and worth the trip. The city is nowhere near as big as Philly, but there's still a lot to do, and tons of museums and tours like the underground railroad tour.

[@cerealport2726]

It's always a good day when Dari posts a video.

[@MichaelW969]

You always give an honest opinion, and that's important and appreciated.

[@DariStep]

Happy to hear it!

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Very happy Dari to see that you are ok! Philadelphia is really a beautiful city and you introduced it to us in a wonderful way. Your videos are always so beautiful! Thank you and wish you all the best. Take care💕🪻🌷⚘️

[@DariStep]

Thanks a lot 🩷✨

[@rudykisely3750]

Thank you for the trip to Philadelphia. In the last two weeks the new mayor there has attempted a cosmetic crackdown of two blocks at Kensington and Allegheny Avenues. Removal of winter tents and scrubbing the sidewalks has only pushed the encampments of homeless addicts to the neighborhood sidestreets. The poverty and crime experienced there still is a blight upon an otherwise beautiful city.

[@kecward78]

This is a really good first video hitting many of the main 'touristy' spots. I live just outside Philly and concur about the breadth of the art and the homeless tragedy. The Liberty Bell cracked after being rung for the first time. It was recaste twice, but kept splitting. Also, Reading Market is a fantastic spot for many of us in the area as a great place for a variety of foods. Sorry about your experience with cheesesteaks. I suspect that it was so busy and you didn't get the full experience. You can add any veggies (I add tomato, pickles, mushrooms and fried onions) and many of us add ketchup, too. Just plain shredded beef and cheese doesn't really do it justice. Glad you got off the beaten path and got to see more than the standard tourist traps. I don't often go into Philly anymore, except for sporting events. Great video, Dari!

[@DariStep]

Thanks a lot ✨🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Qthepug]

When I first arrived in New York I also thought Shen Yun looked good. I even brought it up in class and a Chinese student spoke up and said “oh no! Thats just propaganda.” She made me seem pretty dumb but later when I realized she was right I was glad I had the type of class where people (students) felt comfortable enough to speak up. She saved myself and others from wasting our money. And I learned not to talk about something hypothetically or to use hyperbole. You have to actually have the experience yourself-firmly- especially in New York City.

[@peterb3772]

I appreciated the brief tour of Philadelphia, Dari. It's a relief that you avoided exploring Kensington by yourself, but I'm grateful you mentioned it. Always stay safe there. 🙌🙌

[@DariStep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@angelo8424]

You need to experience the Mummers Parade in Philly.

[@MamaDisco1313]

Like nothing else in the country

[@cablebrain9691]

I thought the same thing about a Philly cheesesteak sandwich when I was in Philadelphia. It was ok, but that’s it. It tasted like any other cheesesteak sandwich.

[@watchingnow3021]

Super awesome video as always. Thanks for the tour.

[@DariStep]

Thanks for watching!

[@heathreeves6327]

Dari is amazing ❤❤❤

[@letterbox203]

Hi, I finally got to see your video about Philadelphia.Thank you for your unique perspective. Mine is that Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love and is very historical as part of the 13 colonies. It was even the capitol of the U.S. for a day I believe. Thanks for the facts on the mural and the art and architecture! And for highlighting the negatives of homelessness and drug misuse. I mostly come to Philadelphia now just to watch football as my friends are Eagles fans. Again, thanks for creating such wonderful content. It will be nice to look back some day to reflect and admire your experiences via your videos.

[@johnsnow8274]

wow dari, so fun to watch you! you are so positive and genuine and glow so brightly :) keep the videos coming!

[@DariStep]

Thank you! Will do!

[@angelo8424]

My favorite attraction in Philly was the Franklin Institute.

[@jnfromiowa]

Dari, your curious mind and adventurous spirit are so much fun! I'm glad you took the day trip and had to laugh about your Red Bull experience; it reminded me of my first Turkish coffee experience 😅. I think you did a good job exploring various aspects of Philadelphia, and as someone who works on prevention campaigns, I'm glad you gave others a glimpse as to how troubling the fentanyl situation really is in the US. It's a problem that we must fix immediately. I know your life is going to be hectic over the next couple of months, but I hope you continue to find the joys in each day and are appreciated for the kind soul you are. Thanks again, Dari! 😊😊😊

[@DariStep]

Thank you!!

[@McTroyd]

Hi Dasha! Thank you for your video. You walked more steps in this one day than I have all month. 😅 I'm a fan of the Pocono Mountains in eastern Pennsylvania. My wife and I stayed at a skiing resort near Bushkill Falls. There's lots of hiking in that region all times of the year. We also thought the town of Stroudsburg was very pretty, and might be down your alley. I'm sure there's lots of other gems to be found in that area. Take care! 👍

[@darellnewsome4459]

Another great video Dari. It's been years since I have been to Philadelphia. I really enjoyed all that you showed us warts and all. Thank you!

[@DariStep]

My pleasure!

[@josephjohnson9805]

You know I think it does have good food and baseball... Might be one of Americas best city's for baseball...

[@josephjohnson9805]

Dangerous city... Was Once the Largest city long ago... Ben Franklins home city...

[@user-fz7zt6cw6f]

Wow Dari! Portions are huge. That pancake is massive! Thank you for your video The art is fantastic.

[@DariStep]

My pleasure 😊

[@stefan-vasileionita2510]

Thanks! Nice hair !

[@MamaDisco1313]

When you go back to Philly, get the roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe. There’s a great one in Reading Terminal at DiNic’s. Try to visit the Franklin Institute.

[@crescent4996]

Interesting as always Dari. Hard to believe you've been in the States 9 months already, how times flies!

[@DariStep]

So true 🫣

[@allanmorton6022]

City looked good for a visit, but you are right about the dodgy areas. Loved that massive pancake but I bet you enjoyed it. Echoes of Rocky on some of the scenes you showed us which was fun and surprised about the number of museums but good to see. Cradle of the free USA, and still have the bell! Enjoyed this one and interested to see your views on the other cities you visited.

[@JohnnyBoy1533]

You didn’t do the most touristy thing of all in Philly - you didn’t run up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art like Rocky!

[@sandor7594]

Wow! Very good video and the museum pictures are interesting. You have a great camera, every little detail is perfectly visible on my HD screen.

[@DariStep]

Thank you very much!

[@scottnesbitt956]

DARI you are the best thanks for sharing your life with me 💖 I always love watching your videos 😍 you are still so beautiful as always 😍 please take care of yourself and be safe beautiful ❤️🤗✌️

[@JeffSchwenke]

I'm glad you enjoyed Philadelphia, Dari. I visited 5 years ago during the July 4th holiday and that was a great time to visit. You need to try water ice for dessert next time 😋.

[@yugioht42]

You should have gone to the old Boston Gazette building which is in Philadelphia as it was the home of Benjamin Franklin and the newspaper he started. He got his start printing an almanac called the Poor Richard’s Almanac which with the usual farming forecasts gave advice in little phrases that really helped. Unfortunately there is a secret in the basement as many skeletons were found buried. This was not unusual for Ben as he often went to the local graveyard to get bodies that were unclaimed. These bodies would become research subjects for him as he mapped anatomy of the body writing down what he found. This body snatching was perfectly legal as the bodies were unclaimed but is illegal today. Back in the 1700s there was a trend to study anatomy straight from the source and it was perfectly legal. Also I don’t know if you’re squeamish but the Mutter museum is in Philadelphia. It is open to the public and free for medical students and anyone who shows an hospital id. It’s basically a museum on the study of the human body and everything it has. There are exhibits on diseases and conditions that can scare you. There are pieces of presidents that surgeons have taken out and donated to the museum. The main attraction though is the death cast of the Bunker brothers and their shared liver preserved in liquid. The Bunker brothers were conjoined twins from modern Thailand that traveled for the PT Barnum circus as part of the freak show. They semi-retired as they occasionally toured to earn some money but mostly spent time on their adjoining farms. Unusually the brothers were completely different in personality as one was a belligerent drunk most days while the other was very respectful and did things right. They were married to different women and both had a lot of kids. Unfortunately one day the drunken brother died in bed but the other brother hoping for separation called for an immediate doctor as he had chance to live if the doctor could sever the connection quickly. The doctor arrived too late as the other one died as his blood drained into the dead brother. The doctor had no choice but to create death cast and remove the shared liver and donated them to the Mutter along with all reports hoping that he could prevent another set of twins from dying together.

[@stevegfromnc3482]

The Academy of Natural Sciences is a natural history museum in Philadelphia with a memorable dinosaur exhibit. There is also an excellent aquarium across the river in Camden, New Jersey.

[@saratemp790]

I can confirm that the science museum in Philadelphia is awesome. It was some years ago anyway and I hope it still is.

[@Eric-dp5mm]

I remember, as a 5th-grader in elementary school, feeling so inspired by a report I did on William Penn and his vision that led to Philadelphia being named the “City of Brotherly Love.” It’s very sad and embarrassing to me as an American to see what has become of Philadelphia and our other once-great cities since then with the crime, drugs, homelessness, etc… Slava (from RussianPlus) also touched on this during a video he made while visiting Philadelphia in 2021.

[@lorisheheen2198]

Thank you for the walking tour of Philadelphia Dari! I have never been to Philadelphia. I would love to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art's. There are 72 steps at the east entrance that were featured in the 1976 film Rocky. In the movie Rocky ended his morning run with the climb of those steps.Would love to see that there! Great video as always Dari. Enjoyed watching!❤❤❤😊

[@DariStep]

Thank youuu!

[@lorisheheen2198]

@@DariStep ❤️❤️❤️❣️☺️

[@AlexR_44]

Good Stuff. Did you get to see the murals and mosaic alleys? I think it's on or near South Street. I like museums too, the Rocky steps are neat and all, but the museums are definitely more interesting. Newark, NJ has a decent museum, Washington, D.C. has some great museums too. I'm sure you know about the ones in NYC already too. There's a town in PA called Bethlehem; every year they have a festival called Musikfest, if you're still in the Eastern States this Summer, consider checking it out. Or, if you ever find yourself on the West coast in the summer, Go to Bend, Oregon, it's the best town I've been to in years. Good free music downtown all summer, a generally young and upcoming population, some of the best brew-pub food I've ever had, and the nearby Deschutes National forest is almost endlessly explorable, tons to see, including a lava river cave.

[@DariStep]

Thanks for the rec!!

[@dsmj7389]

Unfortunately, most of our big cities have problems with crime, drugs, and homelessness. And trying to figure out what causes it, usually leads to political debates, which you probably want to avoid on a KZbin travel channel. 😅 I will just say that I'm glad you used footage from your friend to highlight the zombie district problems, and did not try to venture into any dangerous neighborhoods yourself.

[@saratemp790]

A lot of our medium to smaller size cities have problems with homelessness too. You just don't notice it as much because the numbers are not as large. I don't think it's a democrat or a republican problem, because neither of them solve the problem. It's a NIMBY problem.

[@leonafaryna7617]

Hello,Dari! Your videos are always so exceptionally filmed and your narration was so well done that it seems as if you have lived there for a while. Thank you for sharing another city I will probably never get to, unless you take me there❣

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much!

[@jeroen1158]

Interesting video Dari, you managed to put a lot into just 15 minutes. Looking forward to your next trip.

[@JoelMendieta-xn3hk]

I enjoyed arts and views

[@markg.1159]

Oh wow, I just took a trip to Philadelphia this weekend, and also went to the art museum for the first time! I had a vegetarian cheese steak at Monk's Cafe that was just amazing. It had slices of seitan (wheat gluten) as the protein, and Gruyere cheese, and worked much better than you'd think. I agree that regular cheese steaks are way overhyped. I also enjoyed thrift shopping in Queen Village. And for contemporary art, Arch Enemy is one of my favorite galleries.

[@DariStep]

Ohhh sounds great!!

[@user-br4yw6iq6t]

Wow👍

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Great job Dasha! I lived on the parkway behind the Rodin museum for a couple of years. Thankfully moved right before covid. You did an excellent job for someone with little knowledge showing Philly for what it is. If I didn't know better I would have thought that you lived there for a few months not just spent a day. Keep up the great work your videos are entertaining and informative.

[@DariStep]

Thanks a lot Larry :)

[@judykarey8150]

Yes, enjoying the video so far. That was a big plateful of sugar and calories. Looked very tasty though. Love you. xo

[@William_Hada]

I've been hoping to hear from you and it's finally happened! :) Thank you for an honest and interesting report of your trip. I enjoyed it so much!

[@DariStep]

My pleasure!

[@senatorfred]

Dari, glad you finally made it down to my hometown, the City of Brotherly Love. Hope you had fun.

[@DariStep]

I had!!

[@geoffoakland]

Nice video 😊 With your hair braided like that, you look like Valentina Shevchenko 😍 Lovely.

[@allisbiz]

38k + steps!!!

[@curtvona4891]

Awesome Vid, Dari! I am happy that you visited, Pa. It is great to see your smiling face and wonderful personality. ❤

[@DariStep]

Thank you so much!!

[@curtvona4891]

@@DariStep❤

[@trevmacc]

Thanks Dari for showing us areound always intresting,looks nice to walk around ,take care

[@DariStep]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@adrianmontelongo9707]

It is always good day trip to beautiful city Philadelphia Pennsylvania 👍☀️

[@jimallison6125]

Nice video Dari. I'm glad you got to go to Philadelphia. I love American history so it looks interesting.

[@DariStep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patrickandrews5166]

I haven’t watched the video yet but I’m excited. Philly is a great city. You really need more than one day to visit. Edit: just watched the video. Great video. You did an excellent job. You can actually do an organized mural tour of the city. You need to return to do more. Better than cheesesteaks are roast pork Italian sandwiches. Must try! There are a lot small cool museums to check out along with the biggies. Eastern State Penitentiary tour next time! You won’t regret it. Update - the city “cleaned up” Kensington Avenue where the drug video took place. I’m not sure how well that will work but we will see. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DariStep]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙌🏼

[@rwtindall]

Great video. Dari has the voice of an Angel! ✨

[@DariStep]

Ahaha thank you!

[@Noodles2239]

One of my favorite cities in the US is actually Pittsburgh, on the other side of the state from Philadelphia. It also has great arts culture (Andy Warhol is from there and has an interesting museum.

[@DariStep]

Will visit it one day 😊

[@spacemanspiff3052]

Great day trip video! My goodness, Dari, you are a machine due to all the walking you did. I hope your shoes held up and you didn’t get any blisters on your feet. I’ve visited up to Philly from Washington DC and always enjoyed the town. I especially like taking my young daughter to the Science Museum there. Next time you go to Philly, try hitting some of the beautiful gardens in and around the City that are often associated with Philadelphia wealth at the turn of the 20th Century where old manor houses are operated as public or privately operated pleasure gardens open for public enjoyment. My favorite is one just 30 min. West of the City called Chanticleer Gardens. It’s magnificent!!! Please consider coming back to DC soon. Not only DC, but you really need to try to stop by Baltimore to visit the Aquarium and, especially, catch an Orioles baseball game at Camden Yards! Since I assume you’ll have to root for the Yankees, a division rival of the Os, especially this season, you could catch a game when the Yankees are in town. Anyway, as always, love your videos!!! Keep up the good work!

[@DariStep]

Thank you for the recommendations :)

[@spacemanspiff3052]

@@DariStep May I suggest you visit Washington DC next May for the 2025 #PassportDC embassy tour where dozens of International Embassies open their doors to the public to share events involving food, art, dance, music, and other cultural events. Best always!

[@EnriqueDeQuesada101]

❤❤

[@stephenmcgraw8871]

There are so many Cheese steak places in Philly and each are different,so it`s definitely a "trial and error" experience and will obviously take more than one trip to find your favorite.......My son,who graduated from Drexel in `21,lives on Spring Garden St. in Philly.......

[@rbspider]

I fell in love with the cheese steak that was available at a truck that parked next to the Philadelphia News and Enquirer building on Callowhill st. Best sandwich evah.

[@welcome_Moscow_walks]

Wonderfull tour 😊

[@DariStep]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@user-br4yw6iq6t]

❤❤❤❤

[@davidsartin5708]

Thank you, Ms. Dari. It is amazing. Thank you for bringing attention to both sides of the city.

[@DariStep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joannunemaker6332]

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Philadelphia. I love this video!😊❤

[@DariStep]

Thank you!!

[@MattTee1975]

I love Philly, but it's also the only place I've ever been physically threatened simply for wearing a rival football team's jersey.

[@ann3856]

That is a beautiful city. You love art and museums, thank you for showing it to us. I was expecting you'll be visiting Zack. You have plenty time. Philadelphia is a different State than the others. (Law, etc.) Who did your hair Dari? I love seeing the places you go. You're not doing the tourist things. Take care, lots and lots of love!

[@user-br4yw6iq6t]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@louispaine5307]

Dari your system must be so healthy and pure to be affected so bad from 1 Red bull drink! You should be proud 😊

[@amalik2006]

Rocky Balboa was from Philadelphia

[@user-br4yw6iq6t]

🤗🤗

[@TheMetyx]

WHAT HAPPENED TO SOPHIA CLARE ? WHY SHA HAS DELETED ALL OF HER VIDEOS ???

[@DariStep]

She is just over KZbin :)

[@tallison_florida]

Engaging thumbnail image - check! "I mean business!" (& cute!) hairstyle - check! Street-tough denim jacket - check! Dari-level quality with authentic commentary and amazing imagery - check check check😂 You put in lots of Red Bull miles for this one😂Thanks, Dari! Enjoy your summer travel visit!

[@tallison_florida]

Wait. You came down to Orlando & Universal Studios!? No wonder you were feeling chilly in Philly 😂Now I am stuck waiting again for the next exciting episode (with alligators?!)😂

[@tallison_florida]

In a perfect world, I would like to see you in a "team-up" video with @TheKrystalPalace who appears to be a New Yorker who somehow does a thorough job covering Orlando theme parks (mostly Universal). She must fly like crazy to do all the Universal content that she does + seems a fun & super nice person - like you!

[@DariStep]

Ahhaha I had a vacation in Florida so didn’t film over there :)

[@tallison_florida]

@@DariStepwell...okay...guess you deserve some vacay😂

[@adude20]

I'm glad you were able to visit my city :) The weather has been a bit colder than usual this spring. Too bad you didn't have a great experience with the cheesesteak, but I guess not every food is for every person. While watching your video I realized I've never actually been to the Museum of Art, even though I've lived in the Philadelphia suburbs my whole life... I should go visit it sometime.

[@DariStep]

Ohh you should!!!

[@alice73322]

Girl go ask for some pickles! They’ll put whatever you want on it! 😂 love ur vids!

[@DariStep]

Ahahah I should have lol Thank uuu

[@outoftime788]

i missed u queen!

[@user-br4yw6iq6t]

Hi👋

[@danielstuck7532]

You were not far from where I live

[@danielzygmunt2933]

Your on your way to becoming an American!

[@paceventura]

Did anyone mistake you for Valentina Shevchenko, with your hair braided hair?

[@saratemp790]

The best thing to do is to see a concert across the river in Philly, in the summer. They have a really nice spot there. Some of the shows are free. So much fun.

[@patrickandrews5166]

The best thing? Actually shows at The Mann are a better experiences than the Camden amphitheater.

[@gregbromberg5427]

As a visitor of Philadelphia about 6 years ago, I essentially did the same thing. I drove up from D.C. and spent the day walking around and did the Pat’s versus Gino’s cheesesteak challenge (with wiz). I would like to go back and walk the museums.

[@DariStep]

Which cheesesteak won ahah?

[@gregbromberg5427]

Pat’s. 😂

[@10putty]

I love that Reading Market!.......patw

[@jazznik2]

Dari, I enjoyed your video of the sights of Philadelphia. It quite often is refreshing for a foreigner to show you your country thru their eyes. They can show you things that you did not even know yourself.

[@DariStep]

Glad to hear so!!

[@NormanF62]

Dari, if you’re comparing the weather to Moscow, May there was filled with snow and winter showed up in my neck of the woods, so don’t feel too bad about the cooler weather in Philadelphia! Hope you liked the sights including the iconic Philly cheesesteak sandwich! Its changed since I was last there in the 1980s but the City of Brotherly Love still has a je ne sais quoi for being America’s birthplace.😊

[@DariStep]

Ahaha yeah not missing Moscow weather 😂

[@silviunikita]

Nice insight from the city, the museum looks very impressive 👍 Hopefully the problems there will go away soon and they will go back to normality.

[@JM-vh7oc]

Always like watching your videos - been watching since when you were in Russia. One point of constructive criticism if I may.... I have to use closed captioning because it is very hard to understand you. Maybe talk a little slower and work on pronunciation? Despite that - I am enjoying your observations and life here.

[@johndoe-ep7qk]

she's adorable

[@jcben]

Philadelphia is a beautiful and historical city but homelessness is really a shame. 😢 Thank you

[@DariStep]

Thanks for watching ✨

[@user-qv4bl8jl1m]

Interesting views and interesting facts!

[@willbygosh4887]

I have high blood pressure so I do my best to avoid Red Bull.Maybe someday,you can visit the other St. Petersburg in Florida and visit the Salvador Dali Art Museum there

[@DariStep]

I would love to!!

[@uzeela]

Come to Pittsburgh Dari! ...Its not though a day trip like Phili❤

[@DariStep]

Probably in August I’ll go there!

[@bochluge]

You should have gone to South Street and Cheese Steak row.. Pat’s , Geno’s , Jim’s or Mama’s… gone down to the ball park . Visited the very first Hospital in America.. I could go on and on ..

[@saratemp790]

If you have time to travel somewhere else, you should go to State College PA. One of the largest college towns in the country. And it is usually at the top of the list of everyone's favorite college towns. Something different, that you don't really have in Europe. It's a small town, but it's very dense and walkable, so you don't need a car to see the sights. You take the bus to Philly again, and then you transfer busses there, to State college. It's only a couple hours ride after Philly. You would probably need to stay overnight though. Probably more fun in fall time, when the students are there.

[@DariStep]

Thanks for the rec!!

[@andgainingspeed]

Always nice to see parts of the US through Dasha's eyes. Glad she was safety conscious and only alluded to problem areas. Looking forward to the Philadelphia locals comments on the overrated sandwich. Wish she had gone to a Phillies game instead since they are good this year. Would be nice to get a sponsorship deal so she can afford to eat at a game. 😅 Maybe the Yankees instead? The Mets will give her indigestion.

[@DariStep]

Ahahhaha!

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

I don't know about you drinking energy drinks but it sounds like like you have & still are drinking.😝😁

[@DariStep]

?)

[@bochluge]

Philly!!! GO PHILLIES!!!

[@davidmann4315]

Wow! $28.40 for a pancake breakfast. When I was in college in the '60's I couldn't even afford $5.00 for breakfast at IHOP. 😃

[@DariStep]

Ahah unfortunately such prices are not a surprise in the USA now

[@hardtackbeans9790]

The Bell was cast wrong in the first place. It cracked soon after delivered. Some say after it first was rung. After a recast it did the same thing & finally they just put a shunt in it. Part of the charm too it really. My Philly Cheesesteak has bell pepper but that is pretty 'out there' for some purist. It's okay not to like something. Just don't go around Philly 'dissing' their Cheesesteaks. LOL!!

[@DariStep]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@camdenmcandrews]

Oh my! I cannot imagine a Phllly Cheesesteak without sauteed green bell pepper. That's the flavor that makes the whole sandwich work! And, if I have 'em, sauteed mushrooms!

[@hardtackbeans9790]

@@camdenmcandrews For me too. But some would hear nothing of the sort.

[@saratemp790]

Wow you saw a lot in just one day. You seem to be so skilled now at just taking busses and getting around here. Probably more than many Americans are lol!

[@DariStep]

Ahahah!

[@stevepool8034]

Your trip to Philly looked very nice to see the art, parks & bldgs. Too bad the cheesesteak was a bit off; couldn’t tell what type of cheese it came with. Recently, I’ve seen a lot of people go to South Philly fo Angelos Pizzeria for the best cheesesteaks made with ribeye, onion and Cooper Sharp cheese. Pat’s & Geno’s are well known places too, but avoid the cheese whiz. Congrats on winning the business competition at school, great job 👍🏻. Keep traveling

[@ronw8628]

if you don't mind me asking, why avoid the cheeze whiz? I thought that was an original ingredient.

[@stevepool8034]

@@ronw8628 it is indeed, but the real cheese is just so much better

[@DariStep]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@patrickandrews5166]

Angelo’s is the best! I’ve had them all.

[@JohnDarwin7]

I truly hope you enjoyed yourself in my city and you were treated with respect. Sending my love.🌹🖖

[@josephhudson7378]

You are absolutely adorable.

[@karus01]

If you're interested in another part of American history, consider visiting Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the site of a major battle of the Civil War. For me, it was a surreal experience when I visited many years ago.

[@DariStep]

Thanks for the recommendation!