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The view from the Humphrey Peak Lookout on the US-180W in Arizona.

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 scenery makes up for it. Using Flagstaff as a gateway to the Grand Canyon The…

Arizona, driving, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, USA

Powell Point on the Hermit Road in Grand Canyon National Park.

How to drive Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon without taking the shuttle bus

Driving Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon Without the Shuttle Bus Hermit Road is open to private vehicles during winter months. Accessibility permits are available for travellers with disabilities. Shuttle buses operate from March 1 to November 30. Commercial bus tours are available year-round. Bicyclists…

accessible travel, Arizona, driving, Grand Canyon, USA

Should I do a Grand Canyon day tour from Sedona?

The short answer No. Are you mad? The long answer The Grand Canyon and Sedona are almost undoubtedly the two most spectacular destinations in Arizona. It is also possible to do a day tour from Sedona to the Grand Canyon. The short-of-time may be tempted…

Arizona, Grand Canyon, Sedona, tours, USA

Driving through Death Valley, California.

My number one tip for visitors to Las Vegas

Why the best thing to do in Las Vegas is get out for a day. The golden rule of Las Vegas I have had the fortune (or misfortune, depending on your perspective) to visit Las Vegas several times. I’ve been for work, I’ve been for…

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The John Harvard statue on the Harvard University campus, Massachusetts.

Understanding Harvard: Legends and Campus Life

Harvard University, rich in tradition and legends, offers intriguing stories, campus rituals, and a notable town-gown rivalry in Cambridge.

Boston, Massachusetts, tours, USA

Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona.

Montezuma Castle National Monument: Why visit? Plus history and practical information

The interior of Montezuma Castle in Arizona is off-limits to all except National Park staff. But here’s why the Montezuma Castle National Monument is worth visiting anyway. What is Montezuma Castle National Monument? Montezuma Castle is one of the oldest national monuments in the US.…

Arizona, national parks, USA

The Frank Lloyd-Wright Home and Studio in Chicago.

The best places in Chicago for Frank Lloyd-Wright architecture

For lovers of Frank Lloyd-Wright’s architecture, the best places in Chicago to visit are his Oak Park studio and Frederick C Robie House. Chicago’s most famous architect For a city so famous for its skyscrapers, it’s perhaps ironic that the single most celebrated Chicago architect…

architecture, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Which hotels are on the Las Vegas Monorail? (And how to save money)

Hotels with Las Vegas Monorail stations include the MGM Grand, Sahara and Linq. With monorail tickets costing from $5.50, you can save money on taxis going to shows. Where does the Las Vegas Monorail go? The Las Vegas Monorail is, for many visitors, the best…

Las Vegas, Nevada, public transport, USA