The second largest city in the state of Oklahoma, Tulsa once called itself the “Oil Capital of the World” after realizing it was situated atop of the world’s largest known oil reservoir. The title did not last long but the impact of the oil industry is still clear in the city where energy companies gather …
The city that gave the world Prince and Bob Dylan is one of the Midwest’s cultural and economic powerhouses and shares Twin Cities metropolitan area with its near neighbour, Saint Paul. Few big cities in the world are blessed with as much public parkland as Minneapolis. Water is everywhere, at 13 lakes, the roaring Mississippi River, …
Founded in 1792, (by a man who you will learn more about later on) with the specific purpose of being the state capital, Raleigh is not the first choice of visitors to the state of North Carolina but does still have a lot to offer. It has a charming downtown area with a smattering of …
Having had the privilege of experiencing Miami firsthand, I can attest that this city needs no introduction. Its reputation precedes it, renowned across the globe for its mesmerizing glitz, glamorous lifestyle, sun-kissed beaches, and perpetually sunny weather. Miami possesses a captivating allure that bewitches visitors, drawing them into its vibrant embrace. Beyond the dazzling facade, …
Colorado Springs was one of the United States first resort destinations and continues to attract lots of tourists to this day. The city has many charms from high peaks and hiking trails to satisfy even the most demanding nature lover to the city itself which although not the cultural hotspot of its bigger brother Denver, …
Washed over by the icy North Pacific and beset by the snow-mantled peaks of the Coast Mountains, Anchorage – Alaska’s most populated city – really is a place shrouded on all sides by wilderness. Earthquakes have rattled it, oil industries, gold rushes and railroads have all boomed between its streets, while the settlements of native …
Lancaster is a city in the Antelope Valley of Mojave Desert in Southern California. It has a population of over 165,000 and is a land of immigrants and more than 75% farmland. Over the centuries, people arrived in this region and made it their home. Today there is so much to see and do in …
Omaha is often overlooked by tourists and commonly planned into an itinerary as a quick stop off point. These opinions and plans soon change however when visitors set foot in the historic Old Market area of the cit, stroll along the riverfront or walk in the Dundee neighborhood and get a whiff of what’s cooking. …
With a name like Virginia Beach you already know what to expect from the city and it does not fail to deliver. With over 35 miles worth of sandy Atlantic beaches, the Oceanfront promenade and plenty of outdoor activities Virginia Beach is one of the United State’s prime tourist destinations. Although once known as the …
Born as a railroad town in the 19th century, Atlanta famously burnt down during the Civil War and was a fountainhead for the Civil Rights movement in the 50s and 60s as the home city of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with the Olympics in 1996, Downtown Atlanta has been regenerated with world-beating visitor …