USA

Most famous for its out-of-this-world cuisine and top-notch restaurants, Portland, Oregon, is every foodie’s dream destination! Nicknamed ‘Rip City,’ Portland’s tag was sourced from the city’s NBA team announcer during a basketball game versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

While you’re dreaming of sun-soaked days and gentle waves, some American beaches have other plans for unsuspecting visitors.

American cities aren’t typically topping global happiness charts as those darn Scandinavians have that market cornered for decades.

With a rich mix of history, culture, and coastal charm, this inviting port city offers something for every type of traveler.

About 40 miles from Boston, the Massachusetts North Shore juts into the Atlantic at the tip of Cape Ann.

Somewhere on Florida’s central Atlantic coast, about fifteen miles south of Daytona Beach, there’s a barrier island where the sand is wide enough to drive on, the waves pull in surfers year-round.

Set in one of the most scenic spots of any city in the States, Seattle is located on a narrow isthmus in between the shimmering waters of Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

Norwegian flags, rugged limestone bluffs, and crystal-clear springs aren’t what most people expect to find in the American heartland.

The gorgeous state of South Carolina is bordered by Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and the Atlantic Ocean.

Picture a desert where the ground beneath your feet isn’t actually sand. It’s something else entirely.

From Miami to Las Vegas, the city’s in the United States are the first destinations to pop into travellers’ heads.

A few thousand years from now, our US State Capitol Buildings might tell a similar story to the crumbling ruins of ancient Greece and Rome.

Arguably the birthplace of liberal America, San Francisco has long been known for its counterculture, with this being the inception of hippie culture at infamous Haight-Ashbury.

Most people come here expecting just another sleepy Southern town with a couple of old houses.

Set along the scenic banks of the Potomac River, this charming city blends rich history with a lively, modern atmosphere.