As a good parent, taking your children on different trips is always a goal you work your best to achieve. This is because through visiting several places, children will get to learn more about what is happening in the world. It is also a good way of breaking the monotony for both you and your children. One such place to go and experience the different features of the world is the California west coast. California has several things that make it fantastic for a vacation with your children. In planning your vacation to the west coast you need to prepare well. You also need to prepare your kids so that they can learn more from the trip. Some of the ways in which you can ensure good preparation of your children for the trip include the following. Read the full story

Whether you’re visiting New York City for the first time or have just moved to this amazing location, you will find there are a ton of things to do. What you don’t want to happen is to fall victim to tourist traps, which are expensive and generally not worth your time. Instead, you will want to capture the true essence of New York and really experience the culture in this unique city. Here are the best hipster hangouts to take it all in. Read the full story

Las Vegas is one of the greatest holiday destinations in the world for its sheer uniqueness, it is a place where anything can happen be it day or night. People travel from around the world just to see the strip and all its bright lights and attractions, and where else could you see both the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty in one place. Read the full story

Tourists from across the world visit Hawaii for the purpose of finding adventure and serenity. Although it may sound impossible for one location to offer both adventure and serenity, Hawaii does that and so much more. Read the full story

As Tarantino latest film gets nominated for a Golden Globe, we thought we’d take to the road with a much earlier Tarantino film, True Romance. Of course you don’t have to be on the run to enjoy the cities that Clarence and Alabama saw, but it could add that extra layer of excitement! Read the full story

As it is one of the largest cities on the United States’ east coast, I don’t think it should be too surprising that Boston is a fantastic destination for culture vultures and those planning on dining at top-quality restaurants. What you might not be aware of, however, is that it’s also a great place for outdoor activities. Read the full story

New York, New York – the town so nice they named it twice. The Big Apple. I Love New York. All three sayings are etched into the vernacular when it comes to describing America’s largest city and one of the crown jewels of the world. When people say they love New York, they don’t necessarily talk about New York as a romantic city. Read the full story

Tis the season – it’s almost upon us. Christmas time is globally hailed as the “most wonderful time of the year,” and that means it’s a season that deserves to be celebrated. But while most of us are doomed to stay cooped up inside avoiding snow, heavy traffic and our in-laws, you may be one of the very lucky few who gets to plan a vacation for this holiday season. If you’re one of those people, don’t settle for a boring or routine holiday trip. This year, opt for something spectacular. In preparation for the magic and warmth of the Christmas seasons, we take a look at some truly kick ass places to spend Christmas in the United States, whether with your family, your partner, or maybe just with yourself for a little personal alone time. We promise even Santa will approve of these jaw-dropping holiday vacations. Read the full story

In the spirit of all things Obama and his re-election (phew!) we thought we’d share Stacey’s interview of One Travels Far.  She’s from New Zealand, where I (Kiri) have been living for the past six months.  Much like me, Stacey feels NZ is a tad on the small size (we still love you though Aotearoa!) and she has been all over North America and quite clearly loves it… Over to you chick…

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New month, new cool set of interviews with travel blogging’s finest. We’re kicking off October in style with super sexy Scott from US-focused travel site Quirky Travel Guy. Scott describes himself as a young(ish) indie type based in Chicago. We’ll take that. We’ll also give him free reign to share his travel tips on the USA. It’s not often you get to chat with someone who’s been to 49 states! Read the full story