Burning Man can seem as elusive as it is exciting for first-timers and this was definitely the case before our very first burn. This is exactly why I wanted to share our guide to Burning Man and all the essentials you need to know before you attend. From the event itself, managing expectations, sorting out … Continue Reading

Being the capital of Georgia, Atlanta is pretty well-known when it comes to cities in the USA to visit. Not only is it steeped in history, but it’s also got a heap of the best things to do in Atlanta dotted all across (and just outside) the city.  From galleries, civil rights museums and yummy … Continue Reading

The Hamptons has a long history of city slickers visiting its gorgeous shores! Especially, to enjoy some of the best things to do in the Hamptons. It’s the kind of places that’s perfect for a little escape from the city and a totally gorgeous area to explore on a long-weekend trip. One thing is for … Continue Reading

Leaving Ketchikan, I remember (rather eagerly) looking forward to our very next port stop on our Celebrity Cruise through Alaska. The next stop was in Juneau after all and hopefully, this would finally be the chance for us to get to see some whales. At this point, I didn’t even care what sort of whale … Continue Reading

One of my favourite things about the US is the absolutely stunning national parks that are literally dotted all over the country. And you know what, Yellowstone is easily up there as an iconic spot you can’t miss. That being said, there’s a shed load of the best things to do in Yellowstone National Park … Continue Reading

California is one heck of a diverse state and a place you can go to and have totally different experiences at any time of the year. Now, one of the things that always comes to mind when I think of visiting California is its natural beauty. Yes, you’ve got some incredible cities like San Francisco … Continue Reading

There’s just so much stuff to see and do in the USA! From the fun cities to visit, epic national parks, to the stunning islands; there are enough things to do see to last you decades. Plus, on top of that, it probably comes as no surprise that there are some of the best beaches in … Continue Reading

After sailing from Seattle, we finally arrived at the very first stop in Alaska – Ketchikan! My excitement of finally being in Alaska knew no bounds and breakfast disappeared in a flurry as I hurried to hop into appropriate clothes and head out to explore Ketchikan. The plan for the day was pretty simple, hop … Continue Reading

After a couple of nights in Maui, we decided to hop over to the Big Island of Hawai’i (which is confusingly also called the island of Hawai’i 😄). We’d decided in advance of actually arriving to do this and so we had our tickets booked weeks in advance (probably best to do it this way … Continue Reading

This is a fairly quick post and is the first of two posts! The next one will follow very shortly. Effectively, as you can see from the photos at the top of the Eiffel Tower, I love cityscape photos; especially ones taken at dusk. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been at the top of … Continue Reading

Route 66 is known as the “Main Street of America” and a long-a*s street it is indeed! Route 66 starts in Illinois and ends in California and, if you look at the map below, you can see why it has this name. It effectively cuts across America and is arguably the most famous highway in … Continue Reading

If you love pork tenderloin sandwiches, rocky mountain oysters, mouth-watering steak and of course corn, then Nebraska is the place for you.  It’s a foodie state, for sure, but it’s also absolutely gorgeous to explore. This all being said, it can be tough to decide on which of the best places in Nebraska to visit … Continue Reading

There’s no beating around the bush with California, it’s a stunning state to visit (and pretty diverse, too). From the southerly fringes near San Diego to the northerly quarters around Crescent City, California is a pretty vast and stunning state to explore, especially within its national parks. Now, there are quite a few national parks … Continue Reading

It might not have the clout of places like California or New York but there are some pretty amazing and some of the best places in New Mexico that you really should visit whilst visiting this area of the USA. Now, New Mexico is one of those states that I personally feel is undervalued by … Continue Reading