The Glorious Oddity of Niagara Falls
Jonathan Hiltz travels to the Canadian – US border to discover a bewitching combination of the beautiful and the kitsch that should be enjoyed together when visiting Niagara Falls. There…
Sundance Film Festival 2025, Salt Lake City, Utah
Held in late January / early February each year the Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the US. Along with the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), Cannes…
Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival San Diego
The Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival 2025 will feature many famous names in March, but perhaps the real star is the city of San Diego itself. There is also a…
Baltimore Book Festival & Light City Baltimore
Whether it is illumination through the enlightenment of books, or through the bulbs brightening the art and music, Baltimore Book Festival and Light City Baltimore…
National Folk Festival, Jackson, Mississippi, 2025
The National Folk Festival will be held in Jackson Mississippi from 7 to 9 November 2025. Artists and programme will be announced closer to the event. Volunteers keep things moving…
Baltimore Running Festival, Maryland, 2024
Want to try your hand at a race, but not sure which one? Try the Baltimore Running Festival, one of the most popular in the nation. The runs help you get to know the city…
10 of the Best Hikes in the World
Although hiking is fulfilling for many reasons, there’s no denying that it’s always better when the scenery is spectacular. These ten hikes are some of the world’s most scenic and…
Eugene O’Neill Festival, Danville, California
Each autumn the town of Danville in Tri-Valley, California hosts the Eugene O’Neill Festival to celebrate the works of America’s premier playwright and Nobel prize winner…
Taste of Sonoma 2024 California
Sonoma County is one of California’s finest wine regions. Noted for the quality of its wines, especially chardonnay and pinot noir, and a 45-minute from San Francisco, the region has…
Five Lesser Known California Coast Towns
With August upon us now is the perfect time to daydream about being on a beach somewhere with sand between your toes and an ice-cold drink in your hand. And…
Mothman Festival Point Pleasant, West Virginia, USA
During the third weekend of September, the annual Mothman Festival Point Peasant West Virginia attracts thousands of revellers to celebrate the Mothman mysteries with two days of music concerts, artists…
Moab Music Festival 2025, Utah
Each September, the Moab Music Festival brings an array of the world’s finest musicians to Utah for a series of traditional, chamber and jazz concerts set against the most amazing…
Maine: Far From the Madding Crowds
In a world where overcrowded museums, jam-packed beaches and busy outdoor trails and waters seem to be the rule, it’s refreshing to know that Maine still offers experiences and places…
Burning Man, The Black Rock Desert, Nevada, 2024
So, you’ve been to some music festivals and now want to go to Burning Man? Throw away all your previous perceptions as this is considered a city, rather than a festival, with an…
Things to Do in Sacramento California in 48 Hours
Whether visiting Sacramento as part of a California road trip, or taking a city break for a long weekend, this 48-hour guide to things to do in Sacramento will take…
Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
On 20 July 2019 it will be 50 years since Apollo 11’s Lunar Module Eagle landed on the moon, marking the very first moon landing. American astronauts Neil Armstrong and…
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival 2024
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at the Golden Gate Park attracts the top names in the music world. Though don’t just think it’s all about music. Add to the concert art displays…
The Women-only Colorado Classic, USA, 2019
If you know your sports and are into cycling, the Women-only Colorado Classic is the only stand-alone professional women’s road race in the western hemisphere. With its four stages it…
Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza
The Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza is a mix of many shades of blues music and even more flavours of craft beers and ciders. Music ranges from blues to…
11 of the US’s Weirdest Festivals
From pillow fights to naked cycling, we have rounded up 12 of the most weird and wonderful events from around the US. Whether participating in a once in a lifetime…
13 Unusual Fitness Experiences from around the World
From goat yoga and ice climbing, to swimming with sharks and samurai training, mix up your regular exercise routine with one of these unusual fitness experiences from around the world…
Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2024, Colorado
The Telluride Bluegrass Festival is a unique mix of music, comedy, circus and the great outdoors of Colorado. In 2024, the artists performing include Sam Bush Band, Lyle Lovett, Madison…
San Diego: California Craft Beer Capital
While many cities in the USA are home to craft breweries, few can compare to San Diego, the California craft beer capital. More than 100 craft breweries reside in San…
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, 2025
Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, Greater Palm Springs, California, in April. More than half a million people…
