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Bison roaming in the road on Antelope Island, Utah.

Antelope Island – the surprising bison refuge of Utah’s Great Salt Lake

Discover one of America’s largest publicly owned bison herds roaming freely on Antelope Island, just a 25‑mile drive from Salt Lake City The size of Utah’s Great Salt Lake There’s a magnificent starkness to Utah’s Great Salt Lake. A thin coating of water covers patches…

Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, Chicago.

Top Attractions in Millennium Park: Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain & Pritzker Pavilion

Millennium Park in Chicago features iconic artworks like Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Pritzker Pavilion, showcasing stunning public art.

Why leaf-peeping is not just for old people

Discover the appeal of leaf peeping and why chasing autumnal colors is an essential, rewarding travel experience for all ages. What is leaf-peeping? Up until I actually tried it, I’d treated the concept of “leaf-peeping” with utter contempt. For the uninitiated, the general concept works…

Some random observations about driving in the US

Random, yet helpful, observations about driving in the US. Essential advice and insights for tourists planning a road trip across America. The following random thoughts were ones that sprung to mind as I drove from Boston to Chicago. They’re not entirely based on this trip…

Touring Chicago’s gangster heritage – from Prohibition to the Untouchables

A Chicago gangster tour can help piece together the city’s unwanted past – as can visits to the Valentine’s Day Massacre site and the Green Mill. Al Capone - the gangster known all over the world Dressed in his snazzy fedora and wide pin-stripes, Chicago…

Revisiting Chicago – and why the third visit to a city is often the best

Revisiting Chicago offers a new perspective. Explore why the third visit to a familiar city often proves to be the most rewarding experience. First time vs second time in Chicago The first time I visited Chicago, I was thoroughly bowled over. The skyline got me…

The best value entrance pass for Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon National Park entrance fee is $35 per vehicle, valid for seven days, with discounts available for certain US residents. Overseas visitors should consider this pass over the America the Beautiful pass, which is $80 but only for US citizens.

A statue of Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Visiting Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Understanding Abraham Lincoln

The Visitor Center at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, provides thought-provoking insight into Abraham Lincoln via his most famous speech. Gettysburg: The battle that no-one wanted The coachloads pulling up outside Gettysburg’s Visitor Center really shouldn’t be there. The Battle of Gettysburg – the biggest single bloodbath in…

7 best things to do in Las Vegas for 7-year-old children

The best Las Vegas attractions for seven-year-old children include the Blue Man Group, Electric Playhouse and the Shark Reef Aquarium. Family holiday in Las Vegas I recently returned from a family holiday to Las Vegas. It was a bit of gamble – after all, Las…

The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

How scary is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?

The Grand Canyon Skywalk has you standing nearly 4,000ft above the Colorado River. But its perhaps not as scary as some travellers may anticipate. What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk? The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a large viewing platform on Hualapai Indian land at Grand…