Top 5 City Parks in USA

From the bohemian French Quarter in New Orleans to the skyscrapers of Chicago, US cities are offering a great diversity of urban landscapes. But no matter how dizzying the architecture or how intense the nightlife, there is always room for a breath of fresh air and a patch of green grass. Accidentally or nor, the biggest cities in the US are also the ones that have the biggest parks.

Their impressive size turn these city parks into authentic oases of relaxation; no matter how big the park, you will always find some unexplored corner, not to mention that, with all the entertainment and cultural facilities they encompass, these parks are bustling with events. The following city parks are, in our opinion, USA’s top 5: …

America’s Most Sensational Islands

Considering the United States’ thousands of miles of coastline, most vacationers hardly ever consider the country’s numerous islands and islets when it comes to spending the holidays.

There are, of course, those iconic islands that represent almost a patriotic duty for every good-faithed American – like the historic Staten Island, Ellis Island, or the exotic Hawaii, the ultimate honeymoon retreat. But there are hundreds of other islands, many of them hardly ever affected by the nuisance of civilization, that can represent a true revelation for the daring traveler. Today we give you five of the most sensational US islands: …

5 Inspiring Spring Destinations for the Artist Within

Just as winter is reserved the grandeur of whole cities covered in snow, autumn the richness of fragrances and tastes and summertime the blessing of the sun, springtime is, above all, simply inspiring. If there is one season pushing us to go outside and awakening our adventure spirit, that can only be spring.

With all the songs, paintings and love poems praising the spring, no matter that this season often seems over-saturated with romanticism. But it is equally true that there is no better time to let yourself guided by inspiration, grab a camera and let loose the artist within. Traveling across Southern USA, you will discover the most amazing, breathtaking spring sceneries: …

Five US food fairs that are hard to resist

As much as one will keep going on and on about his inspiring road trips and out of the ordinary travel experiences, now one can affirm that he/she has experienced the real America without getting to taste its food.  The United States might seem like a fast food nation, but few other countries can display such an enormous diversity of ingredients, combinations and ethnic influences.

While even the smallest town will have at least one Chinese or Mexican restaurant, bigger cities go as far as organizing annual ethnic food fests and being home to trend setting restaurants. From here and there, we managed to bundle up a brief list of USA’s most appealing food fairs. …

Five Irresistible Tourist Traps across the US

Let’s face it: no matter how much we try to avoid clichés when traveling, we find it so hard to resist them. I mean, who doesn’t own a few dozen photos of a younger, over-excited variant of him/her, making faces in front of Eiffel Tower, Rushmore Mountain or Lady Liberty? As much as the experienced traveler confesses his contempt regarding the so-called ‘tourist traps’ (generally defined as extremely popular attractions, characterized by over-priced and kitschy souvenirs, chain fast-foods and endless queues), they each have their own particular charm.

Actually, these tourist traps are often part of the whole experience: they might ruin your mood for half a day, but they eventually turn into sweet memories. So here is a small selection of some United States unavoidable tourist traps: …

Iconic Hotels around the World

Sometimes it’s hard to figure out just what determines people to choose one travel destination over another or just prefer a certain hotel to all the others. The truth is that, when it comes to traveling, people just aren’t willing to take so many risks: a good recommendation is always more effective than the most expensive advertising campaign. And here is where popular culture and the Hollywood film industry have brought an enormous contribution. People just die to see themselves booking the same room with, let’s say, Leonardo di Caprio, or just to take a picture in the hotel lobby where their favorite film was shot. So here comes out list of iconic hotels, made famous by their guests or successful movies: …

Cool Underground Fests Around the World

It can be quite refreshing and intellectually stimulating to attend, from time to time, some less conventional manifestation. In the modern world, we name these less formal events “underground festivals”. Underground fests are a good opportunity to get familiar with some new ideas, meet some interesting people and see today what will be tomorrow’s trend. However, underground is not a synonym for ‘esoteric': yes, it might address a certain audience or focus on some unorthodox topic, but everyone can join or contribute. With each edition, these fests are becoming trendier and trendier (although it’s hard to say when an underground fest has gone mainstream). So far, we managed to make selection of the most popular alternative fests, no matter what their theme is. …

New Year’s Eve best street parties

No matter what’s their religion, location or what calendar they follow, people all across the Globe are always expecting the New Year’s Eve party with excitement. Celebrating the forthcoming year on the streets is has become a common tradition in the modern world. Although many people take the safe choice and stay home with their families or friends, there are some adventurous spirits, who are always searching for a new challenge. For those of you willing to celebrate the New Year among a million other strangers, here are some suggestions: …

Top Most Unusual Restaurants Worldwide

Tired of the same menu served at your favorite restaurant? Do you want to spice up your dining experience? If so, set up an easy escape to one of the cities that harbor the best and the most unusual restaurants in the world. Strange locations, crazy-themed decors, unique yet expressive outfits, exotic food, entertainment, these are just some of the ingredients that make a restaurant unusual and that act like a magnet both for the gourmands and the average tourists. So hold on to your hats as we start a virtual itinerary including the most unusual restaurants in the world! …

Pocket-Friendly Objectives Across USA

The United States is home to top-notch, expensive cities worldly reckoned for their exclusive, luxurious restaurants, seven-star hotels and glossy shops. The American territory is crowded with travel destinations that are sure to quench every traveler’s needs:  magnificent landscapes created by The Grand Canyon or the Niagara Falls, amusement parks like the Disneyland Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park or other famous landmarks such as the Universal Studios Hollywood Park, the sun-drenched Waikiki Beach or Times Square.  While the beauty of the landmarks will leave you breathless, the price of a tour/vacation in the USA will have you running for the hills. However, a pocket-friendly vacation is possible even in the most expensive states on the American continent, proving that some well-done research can provide you with unexpected travelling gems and in the same time can help you save a mint. So let us countdown the free objectives across the USA that deserve your attention during these belt-tightening times. …