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Head for the Black Hills: tales of Crazy Horse and Custer in South Dakota
The carving of the Crazy Horse statue is a story in itself but then insurgent tales and mountain sculptures have helped shape this midwest state
San Luis Obispo, California: America’s happy valley
This historic college town between California’s mountains and its rugged Pacific coast seems to have it all. No wonder Oprah raves about it
A local’s guide to Chicago: 10 top tips
The city’s bars and music scene are among the most vibrant in the US. And with Lake Michigan beaches to relax on and two new budget flights from the UK, now is the time to go
The most underrated US attractions.
Sidestep big cities and theme parks to explore a bridge leading nowhere, great galleries, steaming volcanoes and outposts of US history
Manhattan transfers: New York’s boroughs by ferry
Downtown New York has sights galore but the city’s expanded ferry service offers a more relaxed way to see its less famous neighbourhoods – and fabulous views back to Manhattan
Keys to the backwaters: a coastal Florida road trip
Away from the overcooked theme parks, there’s a calmer side to the Sunshine State, in tune with the ocean and vast wetlands. Julian Worker has written a number of travel books including Travels through History : France Travels through History – The Balkans: Journeys in the former Yugoslavia Travels through History – Northern Ireland andContinue reading “Keys to the backwaters: a coastal Florida road trip”
North Carolina town used in Three Billboards film launches location itinerary
The picturesque mountain town of Sylva is advertising itself as the real Ebbing, Missouri, with trip ideas that also show off North Carolina’s blockbuster natural attractions. Julian Worker has written a number of travel books including Travels through History : France Travels through History – The Balkans: Journeys in the former Yugoslavia Travels through HistoryContinue reading “North Carolina town used in Three Billboards film launches location itinerary”
Taos, New Mexico: a road trip of highs and pueblos
Snowboarders love the unpisted gullies of Taos, in New Mexico. Off the slopes, the region’s adobe villages offer an insight into Native American culture and a chance to support local communities, as our writer discovers on a road trip
The best towns and small cities in the US: Eugene, Oregon
Here’s a piece about Eugene, Oregon
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