Heading to New York always brings about a sense of adventure. Like London the city is enormous so there’s always something new to see and somewhere new to visit. Getting the location of your accommodation right for your visit is therefore key. On my last visit to New York I wanted to be within walking distance of Central Park and […]
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Whilst in New York last year I decided to go and see what all of the fuss was about regarding The High Line. I’ve got to be honest though, I didn’t really know much about it before I left London other than that it was a raised walkway on old railway tracks. I arrived at the start of The High […]
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The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most iconic locations in New York City and is in fact one of the oldest bridges in the United States. Constructed in 1869 the suspension bridge is nearly 150 years old and took 14 years to build, connecting Brooklyn with Manhatten. Being a focal point of so many films over the years it’s […]
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Last year I headed to San Francisco for a couple of days whilst on my honeymoon around North America and visited Pier 39. Situated along the coastline, Pier 39 is surrounded by active moorings with ships coming and going on a regular basis for both trade and tourism – a few piers down for example you can jump on a […]
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Whilst driving the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to San Francisco along Route 1, I stopped at Santa Barbara for a couple of hours to walk along the seafront and grab a bite to eat at the harbour. Parking at the visitors centre was easy and it was a great location for access to the beach and the harbour […]
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Whilst in California I decided to go on bus tour with Surf City Tours from where I was staying in Santa Monica across to Hollywood via Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Along the route there were lots of stopping points however one place of particular note was the Old Farmers Market in LA where we made a stop for lunch. […]
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The West Village in Manhattan is like no other place in New York City. Forget the high rise sky scrapers and forget the hustle and bustle of one of the World’s largest cities, the West Village is a far more charming place that has held onto its traditions and heritage. As a neighborhood which is primarily residential, things here are […]
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Whilst on honeymoon in Washington D.C. Sarah and I decided to visit the world’s most recognised cemetary at Arlington. The cemetary is the final resting place for past American presidents and American war heroes both from wars many years ago and those taking place more recently. When you arrive at Arlington you are met with the usual tourist things – […]
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Last year I headed to Las Vegas for 3 nights as part of my honeymoon to experience a little bit of what Sin City had to offer. With it being a special occasion I booked Aria as it felt a little more premium than many of the other hotels on the strip and my word what an experience it was. […]
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Death Valley, the home of nothingness. It is of course a desert. So why visit? Well, beyond the dry desert heat, what Death Valley lacks in living things, it more than makes up for with its incredible scenery. And that my friends, is more than reason enough to go, especially if like me you’re making your way by car from […]
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