The destination I adored that I never want to go back to
In 2012, what seems like a lifetime ago, I decided to go to Palau on a whim. At the time, I knew nothing about Palau, other than it was the…
How worried should I be about crocodiles in Australia?
Short answer If you’re close to a crocodile in Australia, you should be very worried indeed. If you act sensibly within crocodile territory, there’s no need to fret. A saltwater…
Where to see bears in Arizona
Not all travellers to Arizona want to see bears. Hikers, in particular, would rather the bears stay well away. But for nature-lovers who want to admire Arizona’s bears from a…
Driving across London Bridge in… Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge in Lake Havasu City Lake Havasu City in Arizona is home to an extremely strange tourist attraction – London Bridge. This is the bridge that crossed the River…
Red Rock Crossing, Sedona: Nature’s greatest swimming pool?
Within the Crescent Moon Ranch Day Use Area, Red Rock Crossing is a spectacular Arizona swimming hole with perfect views of Sedona’s Cathedral Rock. Slide on in. Sedona, Arizona, is…
The mistake NOT to make when visiting the Statue of Liberty
Most visitors allocate more time to the Statue of Liberty than Ellis Island. And they shouldn’t. Statue of Liberty boat trips The Statue of Liberty is justifiably one of the…
Which is the cheapest Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show?
The cheapest Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show is Mad Apple – but it’s not necessarily the best value for money. Are the Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas…
Why you should visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Philadelphia | Review
The Benjamin Franklin Museum is often overlooked, but it is full of fascinating insight. Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin’s name appears on pretty much everything in Philadelphia. Which isn’t…
Santiago Airport review
What to expect if flying from the Chilean capital. Dropping off rental cars at Santiago Airport? It’s hard not to groan when dropping off the rental car. I can’t just…
The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon
The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon is via the US-180W, not the I-40W via Williams. It might take a few minutes longer, but the San Francisco Peaks…