Hawaii is always a good idea. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first, fifth or fiftieth time visiting the islands, there’s always something new and exciting to see. This is, of course, true when it comes to Oahu, too. Especially as there are so many of the best things to do in Honolulu – the capital … Continue Reading

Seattle’s Pike Place Market is, hands down, one of the spots you have to see when you’re visiting Seattle. I mean, afternoon, it’s probably one of the most well-known and iconic spots in the city.  Yes, it might only one tiny part of the city but there are so many amazing things to do in … Continue Reading

All across the country, there’s a heap of incredible national parks to hike in the USA. This is no more true that within the state of Colorado. After all, there are so many best hikes in Colorado that you’ll be spoilt for choice. The whole state is awash with incredible mountain ranges, ridges and a … Continue Reading

Seattle was the very first city that I visited in the US and as such, it’s a one spot that I still have the fondest memories of. Not just because of all the amazing and best things to do in Seattle, but also because of how excited I was to explore it!  Plus, after spending … Continue Reading

Look, it’s probably pretty obvious by now that I gorge on anything sweet! Drip, dip or roll it in sugar and I swear it’ll be gone without you even batting an eyelid. I like to say it’s because I just want to ‘taste the world’ or something fluffy like that the harsh reality is that … Continue Reading

It’s been a while since I’ve visited a place and just felt like I wanted, nay – needed, to stay for much longer. Typically, I plan my time well enough on my travels (at least, well enough for me) that when ‘home time’ comes rolling on, I’m very content and happy to head back home. … Continue Reading

I had no idea at the time but this very day in Memphis would revolve in a lot of ways around Elvis Presley. We started off with brunch at his wife Priscilla Presley’s former hair salon (like not one that she owned but one she went to get her hair done) – quite aptly called … Continue Reading

New Orleans is something of an assault and a delight to the senses. Better still, it’s one of the most fun cities in the USA to explore. This is made even better with the best things to do in New Orleans that are dotted across the city that I’m sure you’ll love.  Now, the best … Continue Reading

On one random evening, many moons ago, we decided to we HAD to go to Hawai‘i (fine, “had to” might be a bit strong 😄) and within minutes, we’d booked flights to head out to Hawai’i! (Sidebar: A great deal had popped into my email a few hours prior so the resolve to go to … 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

Known around the world for its tropical beauty, Hawaii is a Pacific paradise that just can’t be missed. That being said, with so many beautiful places comes a whole heap of questions on where to visit. This is why I wanted to show you some of the very best places in Hawaii you should visit … Continue Reading

The next day in Fort Lauderdale, we started the way every good day in Florida should start – with a breakfast of champions (at the Pelican Grand Beach). I decided to go for something different this morning and skip the pancakes in favour of steak and eggs. Steak and eggs isn’t really something you’d get … Continue Reading

I get the sense that people in Miami make an effort to look good – whether that’s on a more personal level or just to do with their possessions, people appear to take a lot of pride in themselves and things they own and Miami appears to be the perfect place to show it all … Continue Reading

The state of Virginia is a pretty historic and totally beautiful place to visit. From the picturesque places on the East Coast to the Appalachian mountains, there’s a heap of the best things to do in Virginia that are dotted all across the state.  Now, although Virginia might not always be the most obvious choice when … Continue Reading