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Airlines Flying LAX To New York Forty Years Ago

May 17, 2022

What did the premier trans-con route between LAX and New York look like forty years ago? I piece it together with the help of…

Where to spend Christmas in America – Top 10 places

February 18, 2022

Christmas is a time to celebrate and enjoy the festive season with family and friends, reflecting on the year that was with hopes of…

The Iconic Streets Of LA

December 15, 2021

From its great beaches and pleasant Mediterranean style climate, to its Hollywood and Disney attractions, celebrity-spotting and great shopping, LA and southern California offer travellers plenty…

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27 Free Things To Do In The USA

September 29, 2021

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a good time when traveling. Every city has free things to do and…

Union Square, San Francisco – A Comprehensive Travel Guide

July 27, 2021

Union Square, with its towering memorial statue and air of California sophistication, is perfectly placed in the pulsating heart of downtown San Francisco. An…

Guide to America’s National Parks – Our top picks

January 24, 2021

What better way to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit than a visit to one of America’s inspiring national treasures – the beautiful sights…

Top 5 Things To Do In San Francisco

January 8, 2021

San Francisco is a beautiful city that invites you to wonder its steep, tree lined streets for hours. With beautiful parks and beaches and…

5 Famous American Bridges

March 25, 2020

America boasts some of the most famous and understated bridges in the world today. Travel by road throughout the US today and you are…

The famous 'Tales of the City' Barbary Lane steps.

Tales Of The City – A Self-Guided Location Tour

June 12, 2019

“This is a must-read!” a friend exclaimed, as he explained the collection of fascinating characters I’d get to know, in this now-classic series of…

The best time to fly from Australia to the USA

February 10, 2019

According to recent statistics, Australian’s have been taking to the skies in record numbers over the past few years. Scores of aircraft cross the…

Our Top Tips For The Ultimate Day At Disney

August 1, 2016

Engrained in my childhood memories are countless magical scenes and colourful Disney characters, bought to life every Saturday morning in our family living room…

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Not Much Wiggle Room – GoCar San Francisco

September 9, 2015

You don’t have to be a Wiggle to drive a little yellow car around San Francisco. Just beware of those cable cars, warns Brian…

Los Angeles (LAX) Airport Hotels – A Quick Guide

April 28, 2013

Los Angeles is a great destination in itself, but what about those times when you’re just flying through? Lengthy connection times at Los Angeles…

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…

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…

Disneyland vs. Disneyworld – is there a difference?

April 9, 2012

Known as the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ and where magic happens daily, both Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida, offer their own…

Top 5 ‘Off The Beaten Track’ Things to do in Los Angeles

April 2, 2012

Los Angeles has a multitude of attractions and sights not to be missed by any visitor, but here we have explored some of the…

Arrival Guide And Tips for Los Angeles Airport

April 2, 2012

Arrival guide and tips for Los Angeles Airport