Category Archives: USA

Travel guides to help you plan your trip to the United States.

1-4 day itineraries and things to do in popular states including New York, Boston, Chicago and Austin.

Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the USA: Worth Visiting

Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the USA- Worth Visiting

The USA has some of the world’s most impressive botanical gardens, from a 1,000-acre estate in Pennsylvania to a 3-acre dry garden in California. These are living museums, curated plant collections that combine ecological significance, historical depth, and genuine visual impact. If you’re working through your USA bucket list, honestly, a botanical garden probably isn’t the […]

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SXSW Guide & How to Do it For Free in 2026

Dirty 6th from second floor bar Austin

So, what is SXSW? SXSW is an incredible multi-day program of innovation, film & TV,, music, and comedy shows every March in Austin, Texas. The conference is attended by media and tech businesses, artists, and party-goers looking to discover new talent, often for free. We have attended South by Southwest festivals for many years. Uniquely, […]

28 Fun Things to Do in Seattle in Fall: Foliage, Festivals & Halloween

28 Fun Things to Do in Seattle in Fall Foliage Festivals Halloween shutterstock 2450542811 | 28 Fun Things to Do in Seattle in Fall: Foliage, Festivals & Halloween

If you’re looking for striking foliage and leaf-peeping opportunities on the West Coast, consider Seattle in Washington and its surrounding areas. This guide reveals the best things to do in Seattle in the fall, including dark tourism, sports games, autumn nature walks, seasonal events, food, drinks, and stunning foliage. We share recommendations on how visitors […]

SXSW Hotels: By Location & Price Range in 2026

Austin South Congress

South By Southwest is a popular nine-day music, film, and interactive festival in Austin, Texas. The whole city is taken over by shows, talks, and gigs, which makes finding SXSW accommodation extremely difficult. We have attended South By many times, so you can trust us when we say that finding SXSW hotels and hostels is […]