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Ship Wrecks of the Great Lakes

May 19, 2013

Today’s guest post is from Rutger Thole at Book Your Dive. If you love scuba diving and enjoy visiting intriguing wrecks around the world,…

Taste of Chicago Festival – Food, music and giant pickles!

May 15, 2013

Discover Chicago’s secret recipe on how to create the largest food festival in the world. With crowds of over 3 million expected this year,…

5 things to do in New York City

May 7, 2013

Today’s guest post is from Amy Labbadia from Wanderforth. New York is famed for its sights and sounds, but which landmarks should you endeavour…

Music lovers, get ready for Summer – Summerfest that is!

May 2, 2013

While writing this I’m reminded of that classic S’Express dance hit ‘Hey Music Lover’, a song that still makes me want to get up…

The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg – 30 June to 4 July 2013

April 7, 2013

This year marks the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the bloodiest conflicts of the American Civil War. The confederacy’s push into…

Do you need a visa for travel to the USA?

March 19, 2013

Did you know you need a visa to enter the USA? An ESTA (Electronic System Travel Authority) must be obtained at least 3 days…

Famous Celebrity Restaurants in Las Vegas

February 18, 2013

Las Vegas is famous for many things; wild parties, drive-through wedding chapels, cheap buffets and over the top themed casinos. Sin City has also…

Guide to Tipping in the USA

January 10, 2013

On any trip to the USA, tipping can be an unusual and confusing concept for any traveller and often daunting. Here is our quick…

Day 5 – The 12 Days of ‘Where in the US would I love to spend to Christmas’

December 18, 2012

It’s day 5 of our 12 days of ‘where in the US would I love to spend Christmas and we’re in a city that…

Day 2 – The 12 Days of ‘Where in the US would I love to spend to Christmas’

December 15, 2012

It’s day 2 of the 12 days of spending Christmas in the US and today we look at one of the most famous and…

The 12 Days of ‘Where in the US would I love to spend Christmas’

December 14, 2012

Christmas is a time when family and friends come together to celebrate and catch up on the year that was, and whether it be…

Miami – Sun, Surf & Groovey Sounds

November 26, 2012

As the pulsating heart beat of southern Florida, Miami is dubbed The Capital of Latin America; and with good reason. It boasts long sunny…

The Cheesecake Factory Review – this is true love…

October 7, 2012

One of my favourite parts of travelling is experiencing new and interesting flavours and sampling the unique cuisine each destination has to offer. And…

Top 5 American Pride Parades

August 19, 2012

The home of the gay rights movement, today many American cities continue to champion the legacy set by New York in 1969. Gay pride…

Chips and Pickles – American obsession or just plain awesome?

July 30, 2012

With most sandwich lunches in America you will find a common – and I think interesting – addition to your sandwich plate. You don’t…

Top 5 American Pies

July 9, 2012

Prior to our last USA trip I was asked what my favourite American pie was. My response was that it was like trying to…

5 Great American Baseball Parks

June 16, 2012

The LA Dodgers baseball team recently sold for $2.15 billion making it the most expensive acquisition in the history of professional sports. From the…

Off the Beaten Track Things To Do In Seattle

June 11, 2012

Seattle, Washington, is a major coastal seaport and the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. The ‘little’ big city by the sea overlooking Elliot…

5 ‘Not So Usual’ Things To Do In Las Vegas

June 4, 2012

One of the most iconic cities in the world, Las Vegas has earned its stripes for opulence, entertainment and just plain craziness. With its…

5 Tips to Ease Your Way Through Airport Security in the USA

May 20, 2012

Air travel can sometimes be stressful. You find yourself in a new country, with new rules and often left to navigate on your own…