Despite being a former British colony, one of our closest allies, and generally lumped together on the world stage, travelers are often surprised and delighted by the differences in lifestyle, attitudes, and geography they encounter in the United States. But when British travelers, with their staunch belief in common sense above all else, realize that… Read More »
In the final days of World War II, one of Hitler’s brightest rocket scientists put forward an ambitious plan to attack America. Eugen Sänger’s design, called Silbervogel or “Silver Bird,” was part rocket, part spacecraft. Shaped like a crushed paper plane, it would launch from Germany and enter low earth orbit; From there, it will… Read More »
In July 2023, The New York Times published an article titled ‘American Theater Is Exploding Before Our Eyes’. This was marked by the postponement of the Under the Radar festival (based in New York), the cancellation of the Humana Festival of New American Plays (Kentucky), and the cancellation of the Williamstown Theater Festival (Massachusetts), among… Read More »
AFP Australia’s Great Barrier Reef struggles to survive Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record, and scientists are concerned about coral survival as the impact of climate change worsens. Marine biologist Anne Hoggett has lived and worked on Lizard Island, a coral atoll, for 33… Read More »
In much of the United States, and especially in the normally cold north, the country went through the winter months without winter. In parka strongholds Burlington, Vermont, and Portland, Maine, the thermometer never dropped below zero. The state of Minnesota called the last three months the “lost winter,” warmer than the infamous “winterless year” of… Read More »
Readers advised visitors to focus on America’s natural attractions, such as Grand Teton National Park – Getty. Do American holidays live up to the excitement? Last week, writing for Telegraph Travel, James Wong explained how he had ticked off all 50 US states but clearly wasn’t overwhelmed. Their complaints included high prices, unreliable public transport… Read More »
From rising entry costs and resort fees to pricey car rentals and parking, tourists in America face hefty bills – Moment RF/Getty Sterling has finally returned to 2019 levels against the US dollar after several years of stagnation. But if you think this means discounted holidays, think again. Attraction entrance prices, expensive hotels, and a… Read More »
The Goring Hotel in London is one of the most respected hotels in the world – Nick Rochowski Visiting America is fun; wide open spaces, spectacular landscapes, fascinating cities. But having missed the mark, according to many European travellers, the country’s hotels are less charming. Between minimalist service (check-in at the kiosk is great), loud… Read More »