Pizza, Skyscrapers and a Giant Bean The many highlights of the Windy City… I have always presumed Chicago was given its nickname The Windy City for that specific reason (that it had gusts of wind blowing through from Lake Michigan), but during my time here, it was anything but windy. It was the middle of … More Pizza, Skyscrapers and a Giant Bean

The Faces of Rushmore Mount Rushmore is a must see monument; it’s a big piece of American history so even if you’re not a native it’s still a great place to visit and you can learn a lot in just one trip. As stated on the memorial’s website; “The figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, … More The Faces of Rushmore

Cody Cowboys If you’re heading for the town of Cody make sure you pack your hat and boots as you’re heading into serious cowboy country! Up and down the main street of the town you can’t go even two or three doors without passing a souvenir, cowboy hat or boot store. Everywhere you turn there … More Cody Cowboys

I’m in Austin..Get Me Out of Here! My experience of Austin was very…odd. In the heart of Texas, I was expecting it to be all things cowboy, but it wasn’t like that at all. Don’t get me wrong there were all your typical boot and hat stores like you can find anywhere in the state … More I’m in Austin..Get Me Out of Here!

Sites of the Sunshine State My roadtrip across the states was well underway by the time we hit Florida and here there was so much to see but managed to cover all of the best parts without getting totally covered in sunburn blisters, only slightly which seemed to be just unavoidable. One thing I learnt … More Sites of the Sunshine State

The Wonderland Known as Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park (or some of you may know it as home to Yogi Bear) is one of the most incredible places that I have stepped foot on. There are so many different colours and smells believe it or not (and not all good I’m afraid) that your senses work … More The Wonderland Known as Yellowstone

There are so many highlights of this stunning area of land; Half Dome (the granite dome which is one of the most famous parts and most popular rock formation in the park), the waterfalls, Yosemite Valley and Tunnel View which gives you the best views of the amazing landscape. The only trouble you will have … More Giant Sequoias and Granite Cliffs

Other than a trip into the Big Easy (which I will get onto shortly), a great excursion in Louisiana if you are nearby is a Swamp Tour (don’t worry it’s a lot better than it may sound). A large boat takes you out into the swamp and your host gives you all the facts on … More Beads, Beignets and Booze: The Big Easy Way of Life

Everyone has their own expectations of LA, me included, just like we do with most tourist destinations, this place in particular due to what all the media make it out to be. We all see it differently. But, this is one of those places you have to actually go and see for yourself to get … More Heights of Hollywood