Category: USA

Thirsty Thursdays: Coconut Tea With Nomadic Matt in the Chocolate Bar, New York City, USA

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As travel bloggers go, there is one name that everyone knows – Matt Kepnes, known globally as Nomadic Matt through his popular, informative and extensive website Nomadic Matt.com . I’ve been in touch with Matt for a couple of years online and I’ve always loved his writing, his consistency and his outlook on life. I Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Coconut Tea With Nomadic Matt in the Chocolate Bar, New York City, USA[…]

Staying in Daytona Beach, USA on the Cheap

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Florida vacations are fun for the whole family. With warm weather waiting year round, there’s no bad reason to visit the Sunshine State. One of the best destinations for those looking to get the most out of their vacation is Daytona Beach in Florida, USA. With affordable resorts and hotels that are near many great Read more about Staying in Daytona Beach, USA on the Cheap[…]

The Ultimate Guide for a Charlotte Excursion, USA

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Charlotte provides an eclectic fusion of North Carolina’s beautiful scenery and up-and-coming city scene. Travellers of all types can find something to do here, whether it is a scenic drive or an uptown concert. Charlotte is a budget-friendly trip with regular free events and cheap accommodation. Find a Convenient Downtown Hotel Vacations cost money, so Read more about The Ultimate Guide for a Charlotte Excursion, USA[…]

Best Luxury Hotels in Asheville, North Carolina, USA

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On my ongoing stories on backpacking in the USA, having had a recent stop over, I now cover some luxury hotels in North Carolina. if you were to imagine a luxurious vacation in the Land of the Sky, also known as Asheville, North Carolina, what do you picture? Does it include a trip to the Read more about Best Luxury Hotels in Asheville, North Carolina, USA[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: A Night in the Porter Beer Bar Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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So I had arrived back in the USA for the first time since 2007, and after my trip from Atlanta airport to the Little Five Points area, I was now in the Porter Beer Bar. This place is something special. With the Porter Beer Bar Atlanta I had made a good choice for my first stateside Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: A Night in the Porter Beer Bar Atlanta, Georgia, USA[…]

Backpacking in the States: Arrival in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Oh, United States. I’m so sorry – it’s been a while! But I had fond memories reeling back this week. Let me tell you – life was sweet when I backpacked through New York and Los Angeles back in 2007. At the time I had just quit my high flying PR job in London with Read more about Backpacking in the States: Arrival in Atlanta, Georgia, USA[…]

Two-Week Winter Wonderland: The One and Only Jackson Hole Winter Fest

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If there is a festival to take place in winter, Jackson Hole, Wyoming has to be the destination.  The town’s WinterFest is a two-week celebration of winter, including ice skating, horse racing, hockey, dancing, wine tasting, and more. The weirdest thing is that this week I met two guys (Brian and Jeremy) who are from Read more about Two-Week Winter Wonderland: The One and Only Jackson Hole Winter Fest[…]

Something for Everyone: The Eclectic Street Festivals of the Florida Keys

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Billed as the southernmost city in the continental USA, the Florida Keys and Key West invite you to “come as you are” when trying to describe the relaxed feel and atmosphere you can experience there. Amidst the streets lined with pine trees and the impossibly attractive gingerbread mansions, this is a city where its origins Read more about Something for Everyone: The Eclectic Street Festivals of the Florida Keys[…]