The last official month of winter but not necessarily the last of the cold months, February is a great time to visit the Southern USA. This part of the country gets particularly hot in summer, so tourists will only care for the beaches and often totally ignore the distinct atmosphere of the old South. A weekend city break in some southern city can bring the much wanted variation of your week end routine, not to mention a well-deserved break for the snow and cold in the north. Hence, toda... [ read more ]
The New Year’s Eve is one of the most expected nights in the year and a huge holiday in the United States. Like in most Christian countries, the New Year is celebrated on the 1st of January, even though it is rather secular holiday, with no religious significance. In USA, New Year usually means white nights, crazy parties, good company, good food and, most importantly, optimism and good time. For anyone interested in spending the New Year in the United States, here are some popular US food... [ read more ]
With the Rockies and Appalachians stretching along its coastlines and several Winter Olympics hosts titles in its portfolio, USA is one of the best places to spend and unforgettable ski vacation. Even though European travellers might prefer the Alps for very obvious financial and logistic reasons, they shouldn’t miss the opportunity to try out some US ski runs while visiting the country. As for US skiers in search for a change, why not forget Colorado and Utah for a moment and try out one ... [ read more ]
A major air transport hub and former Olympic host, Atlanta is among the most popular destinations in the US. With an impressive skyline and a very diverse population, this city in the South-Eastern USA is a much sought-after location for both business and leisure activities. Deciding what things to do in Atlanta might not be the easiest thing ever: there are so many things around, and never enough time to do them all. However, I hope the following suggestions will be of some use:Take an el... [ read more ]
The green heart of Manhattan, Central Park is arguably the most famous and photographed park in the world. A widely popular recreation and hangout place with New Yorkers, Central Park is equally famous among tourists, who come here to relax after a full day of sightseeing or to explore the parks numerous attractions. One of the biggest museums in New York, the Metropolitan, is also located within the park but in addition to visit the must-see attractions there will be plenty of thi... [ read more ]
Museums are not quite the first thing that pops into ones mind when thinking of possible San Francisco attractions, a US city much praised for its nonconformist attitude and liberal atmosphere (as we all know, San Francisco is the place where hippies where born and one with the most gay-friendly communities). With less than 1 million inhabitants and iconic attractions such as the vintage cable cars or Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is visited by millions of tourists each year. So no won... [ read more ]
Orlando is certainly the kind of place that one would at least once consider as a holiday destination: in addition to the nice weather and wide beaches, Orlando is everything the theme park aficionados ever wished for. It’s quite hard to imagine the sort of activity, ride or entertainment facility that Orlando cannot provide. The mild weather makes Orlando an all year round destination, but despite this great flexibility the city’s parks, hotels and beaches will be always crammed with to... [ read more ]
Just like Chicago is famous for its pizza or Philadelphia for the Philly cheesesteak, food lovers associate NYC with the New York Cheesecake. The Big Apple bakers have managed to develop their own unique type of cake, so delicious that people might travel all across the continent just to taste it. If you are a newcomer in the world of cheesecake than I’m sure these New York cheesecake sampling tips will help you make an idea of this much appreciated dessert.There is something I want to a... [ read more ]
Its temperamental climate and daring skyscrapers are, just like soul music or Al Capone, part on Chicago’s inimitable charm. But it is totally unfair to reduce such a huge, diverse city to some mere labels. Chicago is a 21st century metropolis and probably one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the planet. Yet, what is really fascinating about Chicago is the way this US city, with distinct ethnic communities of thousands of people each, has managed to develop such a distinct identity.Halfway... [ read more ]
If you expect to find the atmosphere of the old South while visiting Houston, I have to warn you from the beginning that you might be disappointed. Houston is a modern city, and despite the Texan spirit being present here in there, Houston lets you enjoy all the cosmopolitanism and sophistication of a major US city. You’ll find Houston to be quite rich in monuments and educational attractions, but those looking for fun and leisure activities in Houston are likely to feel overwhelmed by the... [ read more ]
