Adventure is kind of a dirty word in the travel world. So many hardcore travelers assume adventure has to be at a breakneck speed in a developing country that barely has clean water and functional power, but interesting experiences can be unearthed right at home. Iowa is part of the agricultural belt and was the Read more about Backpacking in Iowa: Top 6 Things to See and Do[…]
When you head to the United States on a backpacking mission, Iowa may not be the first state that springs to mind. However, here is a best of list to get you in the mood for it. Before arriving here, try and secure your United States visa and get a decent Iowa Hotel booked. The state Read more about Backpacking in Iowa: Top 6 Things to See and Do[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 30th November 2015. The conversation about tipping in the U.S. has been in the news more than ever recently, with stories of miserly and generous restaurant patrons alike taking stands on the subject. The restaurant industry is beginning to experiment with alternative tipping, revenue, and pricing models Read more about The Ultimate Guide To Tipping in the U.S. for Food, Travel, And Hospitality[…]
It’s fair to say that you will never get bored if you’re thinking of planning a trip to Las Vegas, USA. With a 4-mile strip filled with the biggest casinos, entertainment venues, restaurants, bars and world famous hotels there will never be a dull moment during you’re your stay in Sin City. But with so Read more about Unconventional Things to Do in Las Vegas[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 12th October 2015. By: Hipmunk Staff With the current buzz around “American Horror Story: Hotel” and the enduring obsession with “The Shining”, it seems America’s twisted love story with haunted hotels won’t be dying off any time soon. Indeed, a few months ago we asked 1,000 Hipmunk users Read more about An American Horror Story: 13 Haunted U.S. Hotels[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 14th October 2015. Move over, Wisconsin: Another state is making a name for itself as the destination for beer lovers. The craft beer industry in upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region has been undergoing explosive growth over the past several years, and there’s no better time Read more about The Hottest New Destination for American Craft Beer[…]
Chicago is a popular city for tourists and business travelers alike, but how can you escape the mainstream tourists and visit some more obscure places? This list of five unusual things to do should get you thinking outside the box, away from the usual top sights and sports venues in Chicago. You should stay a Read more about Five Unusual Things to do in Chicago, USA[…]
When you travel to Denver, be aware that the city is popular among business travelers, backpackers, and holiday makers alike. There are lots of sights in the city by day and bars by night, but it can become a bit too clichéd here. To escape the usual tourist buzz, you should get off the beaten Read more about Five Unusual Things to do in Denver, USA[…]