Buffalo, USA: A Grad Trip Surprise (Who Knew Cemeteries Could Be This

Buffalo, USA: A Grad Trip Surprise (Who Knew Cemeteries Could Be This Photogenic? 📸💀) For my master’s second-specialization grad trip, I casually picked Buffalo, NY—a U.S.-Canada border town famous for… well, Niagara Falls, the one you’ve seen in every geography textbook. 🌉📚 The glitzy side’s in Canada, but Buffalo itself? Not exactly a shopper’s paradise. 😅 But hey, Buffalo wings? Now that’s iconic! 🍗🔥 Bored out of our minds, we decided to check out the city’s famed Forest Lawn Cemetery. 🌳⚰️ Turns out, it’s a goldmine for history buffs and photographers alike! The graves of celebrities, quirky headstones, and century-old statues give off major vintage vibes. During guided tours, actors in period costumes (like a famous person’s widow!) sometimes hop on the trolley to spill juicy stories. 🎭👻 Too bad we missed that—but the photo ops? Chef’s kiss. 📸 (Check pics 1, 2, and 7!) Niagara Falls? Absolutely breathtaking. 🌊💥 They host regular light and firework shows, with Canadian lights bathing the U.S. side in a technicolor glow. ✨🎆 Daytime boat tours? Grab a rain poncho—you might spot multiple rainbows! 🌈 At night, after the lights start, hike down to the falls for a “multicolored hurricane” experience. 🌀 As a northern girl who’s never faced a hurricane, let me tell you—it’s wild. Pro tips: 1️⃣ The falls’ mist is basically a free makeup remover. Girls, reapply post-selfie! 2️⃣ Waterproof your electronics—and bring extra clothes. Nighttime, especially when soaked? Brrr. ❄️ #CemeteryChic #SceneDesign #GraveyardGorgeous 🏟😅👻