Bright lights, sand, cold beers, hot dogs, and classic amusement park rides, the Coney Island boardwalk was high on our list of things to see in New York City. Growing up in Australia, it sounded...
The USA, land of the free and self-appointed protector of the world is an interesting amalgam of people, places and experiences. In many ways, it is a contradiction in terms. It’s united in so many ways, but the recent 2016 elections proved it’s completely divided. A so-called class-less society, there is an obvious split between rich and poor, black and latin. Yet there’s a patriotic fervor here like no other. It’s these tensions that make it an interesting study in humanity – the world looks to it for leadership, trends and ideas, yet they mock it for its exclusionary attitudes. Strange for a country that was a beacon of hope and attracted generations of new-comers to find freedom in the place that was originally (like Australia), a dumping ground for criminals and miscreants.
The best way to experience the United States is to split it up into manageable bite-sized chunks. Start with the obvious coastal cities and the bright lights of Vegas, and then start digging a little deeper to see what makes this such a weird and wonderful place to visit.
Bright lights, sand, cold beers, hot dogs, and classic amusement park rides, the Coney Island boardwalk was high on our list of things to see in New York City. Growing up in Australia, it sounded...
Beacon NY is an upstate escape that offers a relaxing respite from the bright lights and buzz of Manhattan. Taking a weekend break or even a day trip to Beacon NY is easy and rewarding, being just...
Barclay Center Brooklyn (Barclays Center) is an arena that is home to the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, and live wrestling, music, and events. Barclay Center Brooklyn is New York’s other main...
Brandy Library NYC is a New York City Bar for alcohol connoisseurs who like their atmosphere highbrow and their liquor served in a low ball. The Brandy Library NYC is in trendy TriBeCa, a...
New things to do in New York City in 2021 as it welcomes back visitors, for better or worse. Firstly, Post-COVID isn’t really true, as the world is still very much under the influence of the worst...
See the best live music at the Jones Beach shows at the Northwell Theater at Jones Beach. Some of Long Island’s best beaches and a 15,000-seat arena make Jones Beach worthy of at least one summer...
We found a selection of the best things to do in Memphis when we spent a whirlwind weekender of barbecue, Beale, blues, and not a single Elvis impersonator in sight. Instead, you’ll find diving...
Algiers Point is a quaint, leafy suburb of New Orleans. We used it as a base to explore the Cajun wonderland but there’s plenty to justify a ride on the ferry over to wander its charming...
If you’re a fan of fresh seafood, the Mermaid Inn NYC Oyster Bar really delivers. One of the earliest sites of the Mermaid Inn NYC was in Greenwich Village. It is now only open in Chelsea and the...
Droid Depot at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a workshop where you get to make a robot. There are two big-ticket items that will tempt even the most casual Star Wars fan...