Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US, yet thanks to its numerous colleges and universities (such as Harvard), the city exudes a youthful and relaxed atmosphere. The centre is a curious mix of heritage buildings, ‘60s style concrete blocks and modern glass skyscrapers. Historic points of interest are marked along the pleasant […]
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Vancouver
You can sense it as soon as you arrive. There’s something about Vancouver which gives an immediate impression of a city that is softer around the edges than many of those found in America. Even places such as Seattle, which actively promote progressive policies on urban development, fail to match Vancouver’s greenery. In the US, […]
San Francisco
As with Las Vegas, it is difficult to arrive in San Francisco without some preconceptions. Certainly, the first impression of the city, when driving over Oakland Bay Bridge, is striking as your eye is drawn to the distinctive skyline of the financial district and, in particular, the Transamerica Pyramid. While the iconic Golden Gate Bridge […]
Las Vegas
What is there left to say about Vegas? The gambling mecca certainly earns its Sin City moniker thanks to its extravagant casinos and the seedy aspects of its nightlife. In spite of the opulent excess of this desert metropolis, the sense that Vegas lacks substance is unavoidable. Although Vegas is considered a hedonist’s paradise, the […]
San Diego
It’s hard not to like San Diego. The city’s southern coastal location ensures the weather is good almost all year round. On one of the days I was there, the weather was overcast and, after I asked a local if she thought the sun would return the next day, she confidently asserted that it would. […]
Los Angeles
After my plane landed in LAX, I shared the experience of millions of other international travellers who arrive in the US to be met by an aggressive border officer whose monosyllabic tone failed to mask the contempt he held for me. America is known for its great national contradictions, but it is a real shame […]