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Travel back in time on a Jamestown train ride
The California gold rush town of Jamestown is easy to get to from San Francisco for a weekend getaway, with the added gift of being entertaining for adults and kids. Start with a Jamestown train ride, then head over to neighbouring Sonora for a taste of small town...
Why you need a good credit score in the US (and the best way to start building a great one)
If you’re new to the US, you have your hands full adjusting to your new life. It’s temptingly easy to ignore your credit. But that would be a mistake, and here’s why. In the US, your credit score is a big deal - it’s a measure of your financial credibility and general...
Best time to visit Burney Falls, California
You need to visit Burney Falls, California for so many different reasons that will appeal to almost everyone who is looking for a weekend getaway or a stop on a road trip in the state's north. The problem with this fact, is that everyone is trying to get to the falls,...
Americana Modern Hotel, Redding (Review)
Have you ever walked into that "affordable" hotel room you booked and wish you had splashed a little more cash for a room that didn't make you want to wrap yourself in a sheet from home so you didn't have to directly touch anything? Even more disappointing are the...
10 Great places to eat in Seattle
Seattle is a huge foodie spot for the traveler who loves to try new things. There are so many incredible options, it’s even hard for a native like me to choose where I want to eat sometimes. But isn't that such a great problem to have? When you find your favorite...
Things to do in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
You probably know Steamboat Springs Colorado as a world class winter playland. In fact it is such a great winter sports land that almost 100 Winter Olympians hail from Steamboat. As one of our favorite destination states, we are always up for a Colorado road trip. So...
A local’s guide to Fort Worth, Texas
If you are interested in visiting Fort Worth, Texas, then you are more than likely drawn to the historical cowboy origins of the city. While no visit to Fort Worth would be complete without experiencing some of this cowboy culture, take it from me, a Fort Worth...
MOVING TO THE US: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Once you’ve decided on moving to the US, it’s time to start planning and getting organised. However, there are a million questions to ask and things to consider. Frankly, it can be more than a little daunting and result in a ‘to do’ list that would make Martha...
Australian TV shows to watch in the US
If you're looking for Australian TV shows to watch in the US you've come to the right place. We'll be updating this post as regularly as possible, including the Australian TV shows that have been picked up by US streaming services and cable channels. Because sometimes...