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10 Fun New York State Trivia Facts You Never Knew

March 10, 2014

Ah, New York, the city that never sleeps. Famous for its hot pretzel carts, gorgeous skyline and some of the best shopping and entertainment…

Old State House Museum – Boston Massachusetts

November 30, 2013

You can’t help but feel a sense of great history when walking the charming streets of Boston. History is everywhere and it seems to…

Milwaukee – Old World Charm on the Great Lakes

November 9, 2013

Milwaukee’s slogan is ‘A Great Place on a Great Lake’ and that certainly rings true. This wonderful city on the shores of Lake Michigan…

Scare Canyon, Wild Elk, a Rustic Log Cabin & an Australian Tourist

October 23, 2013

Driving through the wild Wasatch Mountains only an hour and half drive from picturesque Salt Lake City, Utah, we turned off the unpaved road…

Review in Pictures – The Grand Canyon South Rim

September 21, 2013

One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is possibly the most impressive site that I’ve ever seen. President Theodore…

American Theme Parks – VIP tours and VIP passes

September 3, 2013

America is the theme park capital of the world. With over 120 million people, or five times the Australian population visiting a theme park…

Beautiful Wausau, Wisconsin – Skiing, Arts & History

July 25, 2013

Wausau is the regional hub of central and north central Wisconsin. In addition to its fantastic canoeing and kayaking areas, this charming city has…

Elvis Presley Graceland – An Historic Treasure

June 19, 2013

Graceland is a place revered by many. To Elvis fans around the world, this stately, old colonial house on the outskirts of downtown Memphis…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Natchez Trace Parkway – A glimpse into America’s past

May 1, 2012

The Natchez Trace Parkway from Mississippi to just short of Nashville, Tennessee is one of the most stunning drives in America. With Spring in…

Top 5 American Foods To Indulge In

April 16, 2012

Undo the top button and prepare your taste buds. While on holidays, who can resist a dose of comfort food here and there; in…