It’s time to grow up, America
A walk on Boston’s Freedom Trail reveals a lot of America’s history but also raises thoughts about its future. It started with a Tea Party, so what’s next?
Out of the gutter and back on the road
A bit of travel fatigue left me mentally drained and taking some quiet time in New York. Things are back on track now, though, and it’s off to Boston!
The pretzel man’s the bread-winner
On the streets of New York, there are food stalls on almost every corner. This is the story behind one of them – the pretzel man.
Ugly Betty lives here… and other Jackson Heights facts
Not far from Manhattan and the New York we all know, there’s a neighbourhood in Queens that’s packed with culture.
Occupy Wall St
This protest in New York City shows the depth of anger about the economic state of the USA. Will ‘hope’ be enough to bring about ‘change’, though?
Finding an Ace in Palm Springs
When it comes to glamour, the desert resort of Palm Springs is sweating it out. But the coolest and hippest place to be for the young is the Ace Hotel.