The capital of the United States is a marvelous city to visit and there are a plethora of great things for you to see and do, with the US Capitol Building being just one of many highlights. Washington DC is full of amazing sights and there are lots of memorials scattered about which are dedicated …
An incredibly beautiful place, Antelope Canyon is magical to visit and is sure to entice and astound visitors with all of its amazing sights. Located in Arizona, the slot canyon is wonderful to wander around and the two most scenic sections are the Upper Antelope Canyon and the Lower Antelope Canyon. Known respectively as ‘The …
Stunning to behold, Hoover Dam opened in 1935 and at the time was the largest dam in the world. While it may have lost that title over the years, it is still colossal; its sheer size and scale is impressive to gaze upon. Straddling the Colorado River, the dam’s distinctive walls merge beautifully with the …
Hawaii, the fiftieth and most recently added American state, is many people’s idea of paradise. The Pacific archipelago’s islands all have distinct personalities, yet all of them bring to mind turquoise waters lapping against white sand beaches, giant lava-spewing volcanoes, and a relaxed, laid-back culture that many of us can only dream of. Hawaii is …
One of the most incredible natural wonders on Earth, the Grand Canyon in all its glory needs to be seen to be believed; it will certainly leave you feeling small such is its colossal size. Carved out of the rock over millions of years by the Colorado River, the canyon cuts through the desolate landscape. …
Once home to some of the most notorious and dangerous criminals in the history of the United States, Alcatraz entices and allures thousands upon thousands of visitors to its shores every year with the myths and legends that still swirl around the old prison cells. Also known as ‘the Rock’, no one ever succeeded in …
Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska and said to be the only town to have existed under three flags and be ruled by four nations. Tlingit, Russia, England and the United States. As well as the interesting history, the area is known for its magnificent scenery and wildlife. This is one of …
Valdez is found at the head of Port Valdez which is a natural fjord that reaches inland for around 11 miles from Prince William Sound. Originally home to the Chugach and Ahtna native peoples the area was previously used for fishing and trading the likes of copper, jade and furs. Only one of the previous …
Nome is one of the most remote communities in Alaska, the town access is even closed down for the winter due to the harsh road conditions. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great place to visit especially for adventure seekers. Nome is about as far away in Alaska you can get without sacrificing modern …
Kotzebue or Kikiktagruk in Iñupiaq meaning ‘almost an island’ can be found on the gravel spit at the Baldwin Peninsula. This three-mile stretch of town is located 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle and most of the population here is of Native descent. Daily passenger jets arrive here from Anchorage and Nome and there …