8 Colorful spring destinations (in the US!)
Spring is well and truly making its presence known in some US states, but in others it’s still decidedly chilly. This is the time when you start contemplating colorful spring destinations for a mini-break from the bleakness of left-over winter. Luckily there are...
An expat’s guide to US stores
You’re new to a country (or state) and need to buy cheap furniture, or kitchen gadgets. Which US stores do you visit to get them? Maybe these examples are a little too simple in the era of globalisation. In my first week in San Francisco my friends decided to take a...
A guide to renting a car and driving in the US
It’s not just being on the right side of the road while driving in the US that will be tricky, whether you’re moving here or just on holiday. Although, you’ll be surprised how often you get slightly disoriented while making a turn, or walk to the...
5 Reasons you need to see a US soccer game
Sports are a huge part of life in the US – be it the NFL, baseball, basketball, hockey or soccer. Getting to a game is on the bucketlist of travellers to the US for good reason. The atmosphere is second to none, you’ve got to try the food, there’s...
California’s Great America
Summer’s all about beaches, picnics, being outdoors and amusement parks. California’s Great America is one of a few parks that are relatively easy to reach from San Francisco. So we decided to pit two popular amusement parks against each other to see which gives you...
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