The hottest of California’s hotspots aren’t the beaches, deserts, or even lightning fast coffee shop Wi-Fi. Thanks to a network of tectonic fault lines that spiderweb through the state’s subterranean and pockets of water trapped deep below, hot water forces its way to the surface, creating idyllic natural hot springs. Whether you’re looking for a…
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A hip hipster’s guide to Portland, Oregon
Portland is known as the west coast’s capital of hipsters. With liquored barbershops and hug therapists, who can blame them? Here’s our Ultimate Hipster Guide to Portland–everything you need to know to blend in with the hipstery crowd. Find hostels in Portland Hipster Neighbourhoods While Portland is peppered with excellent hipster joints, many of the…
Live the American dream in these US solo travel hot spots
Traveling doesn’t come easy for everyone, so while I’m the first to encourage international adventures, don’t forget that there’s plenty of fun to be had exploring your own backyard first. So what makes a destination solo travel-friendly? I look at the attractions, the city’s vibe, accessibility, hospitality, and costs. Whether you’re into the outdoors, or…
Everything backpackers need to know about New Orleans
New Orleans is a city known for our unwavering devotion to food, music, and having a good time. In movies and TV, we’re often depicted as either gentile southern belles and gentlemen sipping tea on the porch… or rambunctious Mardi Gras partygoers. There’s basically no in-between. While most of us are definitely guilty of both…
20 Things To Do in Miami (that don’t involve South Beach)
Think of Miami and you think of its beaches, dotted with poster-paint life guard towers and beautifully bronzed guys and gals. There is, however, more to Miami than South Beach. It’s got plenty to keep you amused, a healthy dose of culture and enough budget eats to keep your belly full. Here’s 20 things to…
15 free things to do for the non-traditional Vegas tourist
Sin City was built on excess. Fine dining restaurants, ultra-resorts and high-end shops are distinctive features of Las Vegas’ cityscape; and even though this town has a bad rep for sending home visitors with far less than they came with, this hub for all-things-outrageous is a tourist hotspot for a reason. If you consider yourself…
The Best US Cities To Celebrate the 4th Of July
America the Beautiful celebrates its independence (a.k.a its birthday) on the 4th of July, and boy, does it throw one hell of a party. Americans love spending this day dressed in their best American flag-printed attire, Budweiser in hand, celebrating their beloved country. Cities across the United States show their pride by putting on HUGE…
All the food you need to eat on the 4th of July
The 4th of July is all about dressing up in ridiculously patriotic attire, decorating the backyard in American flags, turning the music up and having people over for an all-day picnic or barbecue. Then, of course, there’s the beach parties, parades, music festivals and fireworks that every town puts on. But let’s not forget, we’re…
The ultimate West Coast road trip
The US West Coast is the road tripper’s treasure trove, brimming with everything from natural phenomena to busy city streets. Plan to give yourself at least three weeks to complete this route and leave lots of extra time to get pulled of course by the countless wonders of the West. Prep your palate for clam…
Coast to Coast USA: See where a train can take you.
I was in New York City for an International University Exchange; I enjoyed the long walks in Central Park, fun convos at Brooklyn Surf Bar, crazy dances on magic rooftops, secret speakeasy bars, and lovely jazz and jam session nights. But after six months of waking up to read California guidebooks, articles about the west…
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