Last month our writer Scott Balaam flew with KLM to explore what is arguably one of the world’s most naturally beautiful countries – Canada. The first country in the world to create the National Parks Service, Canada’s aim was to create vast areas of recreation and of course to protect their stunningly beautiful wilderness landscapes….
A Canadian adrenalin rush – a trip to Edmonton, Jasper and Banff
The second-biggest country in the world has a seemingly endless supply of unspoilt landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. Our writer Scott Balaam flew with KLM to explore some of the best parts of this famously beautiful corner of North America…
The best quirky kid-friendly festivals in the USA
Travelling with children carries its own set of rules and offers its own style of adventure, and for the willing family, it can present some of life’s most intense challenges and satisfying moments. Whether you seek travel with your fledglings in order to maintain and feed your own sense of wanderlust or you want your kids to…
48 hours in Manhattan, New York for travel snobs
When it comes to land area, Manhattan is the smallest of New York City’s five boroughs. But it’s the borough packed with the most attractions and delicious dining options from the Upper West Side down to the Lower East Side….
6 reasons why you should visit Wyoming this winter
If you think travel is all about summer vacations, then you’ll be missing out. During the winter, many places take on a new unearthly kind of beauty and throw in some exciting winter sports and you’ve got yourself a pretty fine unique vacation….
10 cool USA road trip lodges that won’t break the bank
Whether you’re driving up the Pacific Coast Highway in California with the wind in your hair, scoping out the Grand Canyon and Painted Desert in Arizona, or stopping by Devil’s Peak and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, road trips are a true American pastime…
The best Vegetarian/Vegan restaurants in the USA
To celebrate CheapOair’s 50 flight tickets to the USA give-away they asked us what would be on our USA bucket list. After many years of hearing about how incredible the vegetarian restaurants were in the USA I was determined to make it my mission to try out as many as possible….
The best USA Glamping destinations for outdoor lovers
Comfortable and camping aren’t always two words that go together but there is an alternative, glamping or ‘glamorous camping’ is a more upscale accommodation option for nature lovers. Perfect for pickier adventurists, here’s some of our favourite US based glamping breaks ranging from luxury ranches to Hobbit-inspired houses…
A native’s guide to cool spots to visit in NYC
We love hearing about local’s insider tips, especially about one of our favourite cities. Our friend Abigail Ekue is a lifelong New York resident and founder of the very cool Native Creative Concierge, a flexible tour and travel planning company designed to immerse you into city culture by taking you to the places off the tourist radar. We asked her to choose her favourite cool spots in NYC…
Top 12 cool and unusual hotels in Las Vegas
America’s original Sin City is home to some of the craziest places to stay in the world. When we touched down there a few years we spent a couple of days wandering around the amazingly unique hotels. From old school kitsch to design boutiques hotels here is our collective choice for Top 10 Cool and Unusual hotels in Las Vegas…