Category: North America
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Christmas in New York: A Magical 7-Day NYC Winter Itinerary
There are some cities that impress you… and then there’s New York. In December 2016, my sister and I made a last-minute decision. We decided to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve visiting my brother in New York City. Within minutes of landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, we knew we had made the…
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9 Must-Try Food Spots in New York City (From Pancakes to Legendary Cookies)
One of the best things about visiting New York City is the food. From iconic pizza slices to thick, gooey cookies and classic American diners, the city is packed with legendary eateries that locals swear by and travellers queue hours to try. During my trip to New York, my siblings and I made it our…
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1 Week Itinerary For Los Angeles, California
The last stretch of my California road trip was a week in Los Angeles. We were pretty exhausted at this point, after spending a few days in Simi Valley, San Diego, Las Vegas and San Francisco. After landing at the airport, we took an uber to our Air BnB located in West Hollywood – it…
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Surfing in Ventura
There are some incredible life experiences you will never forget. For me, the very last minute and spontaneous decision of going surfing in Ventura with most amazing cousin Heba, was definitely one of those times. After stopping off at Coastal Cone & Parlor for some waffle fish cone, we went to a rental shop to…
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Top Things to Do in San Francisco – My Hen Do California Road Trip (Part 3)
Truth be told, I didn’t know much about San Francisco and what it offered. All I knew was that it was a city of high-tech and start-ups. Little did i know that it has diverse restaurants, quirky roof-top bars and fun little neighbourhoods. This was the fourth leg of my amazing hen do – the…
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PARTYING IN LAS VEGAS (3 DAYS ITINERARY) – MY HEN DO CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP (PART 3)
Vegas’ main strip is literally “Disney for adults” – it has plenty of adult attractions with everything seemingly made with purpose. We had the most amazing 3 nights and 4 days here. We thought that this was the perfect amount of time to see the top tourist sites and get a little crazy in the clubs/…
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3 DAYS IN SAN DIEGO – MY HEN DO CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP (PART 2)
The second part of the Hen Do California Trip was 3 days in San Diego. I was super excited about this stop because the city is just amazing! It’s probably one of my favourite US cities now because of its beaches, parks, neighbourhoods, food and the general laid-back beach vibe. It’s got the typical skyscrapers that most…
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An Insider’s Guide to Tampa Bay, Florida
Tampa is a rather small city, according to US standards and has almost 3 million residents. I loved how authentic Tampa was in comparison to the touristy cities of Orlando and Miami. I fell in love with its chilled out white beaches, turquoise waters and a downtown filled with skyscrapers. After 2 days in Miami,…
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The Ultimate Orlando Theme Park Guide: Our Florida Road Trip from Miami to Orlando
There’s no doubt that Florida is one of the best road trip destinations in the US. With its endless stretches of sandy beaches, vibrant cities, and the tropical beauty of the Keys, it’s made for exploring by car. Hiring a car is not only the most affordable way to get around—it also gives you the…
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2 Days in Miami: A Vibrant Start to Our Florida Family Road Trip
I never quite realised just how vast and diverse Florida is until this trip. From its rich mix of cultures to its thriving food scene and incredible natural landscapes, there’s so much more to the Sunshine State than theme parks and beaches. Miami was the first stop on our family’s two-week Florida road trip –…
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