Tue, Feb 24, 2015
Very often things aren't what they seem, and this was definitely the case when Ali's followers sent him to the Steel City! Behind the red brick and black and gold of Steeler nation, Ali reveals a modern city that boasts a surprising level of sophistication. Art, history and a few surprises await as Ali tours unique neighborhoods and also gets his hands dirty as he joins in on the revitalization.
Tue, Mar 3, 2015
Ali discovers why Charleston is America's friendliest city when his Twitter-verse leads him to some of the city's most colorful characters. He hits the historic City Market where he learns about the obscure Gullah people, sees a man about a hat and makes a connection with a distinguished soap purveyor with deep Charleston roots. Low Country cuisine, feather bow ties, a day on the waterways, and face time with endangered sea turtles fill Ali's itinerary leaving him enamored by one of the country's most charming places to live.
Tue, Mar 10, 2015
The notoriously gloomy tech city shows its colors when the sun shines in Seattle for Ali. The adventure begins when one of Ali's Twitter followers plays tour guide through a crowded Pike Place Market. An active Twitter-sphere then leads to a touching lesson in art and humility as well as a chance to learn more about Seattle's homeless and those who are making a real difference on the streets.
Tue, Mar 17, 2015
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the city of Boulder bowls Ali over with its feel-good energy, majestic mountain views, and burgeoning diverse cultural scene. His cyber networks help him root out the best places to eat, hike, satisfy his sweet tooth, and do high tea at an authentic Tajik teahouse. Ali gets an education in atmospheric research, schooled on legal marijuana, and before he's off to his next destination he connects a traveling musician with a triathlete.