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Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver

Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver

CherryArts is a non profit organisation that believes with the twin belief that art should be for all, and that it is essential. Each year it holds the Cherry Creek Arts Festival which is one of the largest…

A Michigan Road Trip

A Michigan Road Trip

Robert Spellman discovers amazing diversity on his Michigan road trip. Well, this was a hiccup: arriving at Detroit’s Motown museum and nobody home. The weather had done its bit –…

Frankenfest Detroit, 2024, USA

Frankenfest Detroit, 2024, USA

Held in September, FrankenFest Detroit will feature mad, magical and mystical artwork from the area’s most intriguing vendors stitched together with a showcase of literary guests, haunt aficionados and paranormal…

Detroit Jazz Festival 2024, USA

Detroit Jazz Festival 2024, USA

The largest free jazz festival in the world, the Detroit Jazz Festival has been held over the US Labor Day weekend for more than 40 years. Each year the international jazz festival has upwards…

Miami Florida : US Capital of Cool

Miami Florida : US Capital of Cool

Miami Florida has recently been named one of the world’s greatest places by TIME Magazine, Maria Boyle discovers why. Made legendary during the Roaring Twenties and again in the Eighties…

5 Festivals in June 2024

5 Festivals in June 2024

Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in June 2024 from Peru to Colorado, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Cultural Festivals in…

Run the Boston Marathon 2024, USA

Run the Boston Marathon 2024, USA

As one of the most prestigious and challenging marathons in the world, the Boston Marathon 2024 attracts thousands of runners each year. Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a first-time…

Interested in USA?

The USA has dominated much of the western world both culturally and economically from the beginning of 20 century. With so much diversity of scenery and culture Americans often choose to holiday and travel in their own country. This vast country has the third largest land mass in the world, only superseded by Canada and Russia.

USA Capital, Washington DC

Washington DC is the capital of the USA and the seat of government. French architect, Pierre Charles L’Enfant designed the city to capture the grandeur of the architecture in Paris and Versailles. It is an alluring experience to walk from The Washington Monument to The Capitol, 1.2 miles in all, especially in Spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. The Smithsonian Museums, Washington Union Station, The Lincoln Memorial, The Kennedy Centre and The Capitol are musts to visit.

San Francisco

A stunning city in Northern California, San Francisco has it all with its world famous trams traversing the most sheer gradients and its seafood on Fisherman’s Wharf. Try to visit the sea lions on Pier 39, take in some jazz in one of the many venues and definitely walk along the water’s edge to the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.

Hollywood

It is seemingly impossible to over-estimate the influence that Hollywood has had on Western culture. You can relive your movie experience by visiting Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Disney Studios.

Festivals in the USA

Festivals are one of the best ways to really appreciate the great diversity – and sometimes contradictions – of this big nation. From the traditional Kutztown Folk Festival in Pennsylvania to the cutting-edge Ultra Music Festival in Miami, and to the ecentric Frozen Dead Guys Festival, there rally is something for everyone. And of course there is the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Check out our Festivals page for more details.