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.
Get ready for things to get a little spooky with Watt Where How’s Top Things to do in Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow the book, the movie, the legend, and the small town in Westchester County, New York, all owe their fame to author Washington Irving – but there’s more than just haunting tales of pumpkin slinging horsemen to attract you. Top things to do in Sleepy...
This summer and fall, pencil in a trip peach picking in Upstate New York as a refreshing addition to your vacation plans. Apple picking, peach picking, and fruit picking, in general, is a favorite family fun day trip in Upstate New York as summer rolls to a close – and a rite of passage as the first Halloween decorations start appearing in shops across America...
The Edge NY and the Vessel have made the Hudson Yards a must-see destination when visiting New York City. The Edge NY is the latest addition to the ever increasing range of high altitude viewing decks and rooftop bars in New York City. Part of the recently opened Hudson Yards, home of the other new NYC landmark, The Vessel, taking the elevator 102 floors to The Edge...
In the heart of midtown’s high stress and high traffic stands Bryant Park NY, a much-needed escape and an oasis to take a moment to refresh and watch the world go by but in the cooler months it’s home to the Bryant Park Winter Village. Bryant Park NY is as close to the middle of Manhattan as you can get. Bordered by Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 40th and 42nd...
The Cloisters are the home of the main portion of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s medieval collection. The Cloisters, also known as The Met Cloisters are far from the main Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, but they are worth the trip. Up at the extreme end of Manhattan, almost to the Harlem River, you’ll find a stretch of riverside parkways that skirt...
North Fork, Long Island, is New York’s little slice of Provence or Napa Valley, situated on the Long Island Sound within a few hours from Manhattan. North Fork Long Island is 30 miles of Long Island land that is closer in character to France than New York, with its wineries, apple orchards, lavender fields, chateau-like mansions, trawler-fresh seafood, and couture...
Go to New York’s Oneida Lake fishing for Walleye with this fishing charter Oneida Lake fishing adventures give you the chance to rise early and head out onto this Finger Lake destination in pursuit of Walleye. We set the alarm for before sunrise and headed out to go Oneida Lake Fishing with Captain Chris Scriba of Scriba Fishing Charters. With the sun casting a...
The former Shinn Estate Vineyards offer an upmarket farm stay experience within 2.5 hours of NYC. The Shinn Estate Vineyards are now the Rose Hill estate, a Bed & Breakfast, and winery in the North Fork area of Mattituck situated on 22 acres of premier wine growing land. The historic Shinn Estate Vineyards farmhouse has been renovated and renamed the Rose Hill...
Ignore the recommendations from friends, the Top of the Rock is the view of New York City The Empire State Building will never be able to deliver. Welcome to 30 Rock, home of the Top of the Rock As its name would suggest, the Top of the Rock can be found at the top of 30 Rock (30 Rockefeller Plaza) between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Rockefeller Plaza is a series of...
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 like an amazing place, mentioned in Saturday morning cartoons like a mecca for kids. Sadly it’s not as pristine or exciting as an adult, but gladly not as seedy as ten years...
