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.
Take the Sun Studio tour and stand in the footprints of the legends of early rock n roll. Have you ever been to a place where you feel like you could be right beside those who made it so special? That’s a sensation you will feel at Sun Studio on Memphis’ Union Street. Sun Studio has a humble exterior and interior which belies its rich backstory, breaking rock and...
After experiencing a truly relaxing getaway to the Finger Lakes, we’ve assembled the best things to do in Skaneateles New York, nestled on a crystal-clear glacial lake. For one of New York’s State’s most picturesque escapes, head to Central New York’s Finger Lakes and its picture postcard-perfect Skaneateles. The “eastern gateway to the Finger Lakes”, Skaneateles is...
Christmas in New York has a magical allure to visitors. It’s because New York City features so heavily in Christmas movies and pop culture. “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” wrote Francis Pharcellus Church, the editor of then New York publication, the New York Sun in its September 21, 1897. It was an honest, emotive reply to an eight year old...
A change of pace at Carroll Gardens and Gowanus Carroll Gardens is one of Brooklyn’s most well to do neighborhoods. It’s a quiet area full of heritage-listed brownstones, floral front gardens, and cute cafes, bars, and restaurants – which is why it’s popular with young professional couples with small families. It’s not uncommon to see an army of...
It’s the middle of winter and raining and instead of nursing a coffee, we’re heading to the Boston Tea Party Museum. The Boston Tea Party Museum and Tea Ships commemorates the rebellion between the colonists and the British over extra taxes being placed on bales of tea, which kick-started the American War of Independence. What was basically an ambush where the...
Fall in New York City is a magical time of the year. Here is our guide to the best things to do in fall in New York City along with where to see the best and most instagrammable fall foliage near Manhattan. Read below for full details, or why not experience fall in New York City in all its splendor on this video wrap! (we’d love for you to give it a like and a...
Get the blood pumping by hiking Breakneck Ridge and the Cornish Estate As the leaves begin to turn from greens to rich oranges and reds, New Yorkers head up the Hudson River to go hiking Breakneck Ridge and the Cornish Estate at Cold Spring. With the promise of breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley in full fall foliage, challenging scrambles, and pumpkin spice...
16 Long Weekend Escapes from New York City If you feel like 2020 owes you a break, here are some great trip ideas and 16 long weekend escapes from New York City. With the whirlwind of chaos that has turned 2020 from the year with so much potential to the year from hell, travel plans have been destroyed, international trips vetoed, and most other states rendered...
Experience the Best Things to do in Providence, RI. With summer almost over, we’ve sought an escape north, so with a full tank of gas, here are the best things to do in Providence, RI. When you think of Rhode Island, your mind probably wanders to images of lighthouses and beaches, but a visit to the capital is a worthy stop along the way. Our Providence vacation...
The Bond 1835 is a luxury bed & breakfast (B&B) overlooking Lake Skaneateles If you want to find out where to stay in the Finger Lakes district of New York, The Bond 1835 is everything you’ve been looking for. The Bond 1835 offers luxe, five-star accommodation in a historic farmhouse looking over Lake Skaneateles, in Central New York. We had the pleasure of...
