6 TIPS
for your
USA
Holiday
Get outdoors, the
great outdoors What’s your flavour? For the love of sport
For all its sparkly cities and wow-
factor skylines, North America
is as much about nature as it is
urban aesthetics. Take your bib because we guarantee
the USA will have you drooling. The
food here is phenomenal, mostly
because it’s so diverse. You’ll already know the acclaimed
national parks, but there’s also
lesser-known Bryce and Zion, Great
Smoky Mountains, Everglades
and Olympic. For thermal activity,
Yellowstone echoes with the
sound of volcanic belches, while
in California, Yosemite and its
waterfalls provide more Kodak
moments than it does water. Just.
The Grand Canyon – arguably the
mother of all national parks – has
inspired many, while Everglades is
your one stop shop for wildlife. From San Francisco’s seafood
chowder served in its own
sourdough bowl, to the classic
Texas barbecue, complete with ribs
dripping in special sauce, you won’t
go unsatisfied in the states. Sport. It’s the five letter word
Americans utter more than any
other, and if you’ve ever witnessed
the media storm of the Super
Bowl, you’ll know ‘the game’ is a
pretty big deal. From basketball to
football, baseball and hockey,
if there’s a point to be scored,
they’re playing.
Away from the country’s national
parks, there are ample coastlines
to explore, glaciers to admire and
rivers with rapids so bewitching,
you’ll be compelled to don a paddle
and go canoeing.
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The Deep South will awaken your
taste buds with Cajun spices and
ancient recipes, while California
won’t disappoint with its extensive
wine varietals and farm-to-table
dining experiences which showcase
a rich harvest sought from
vineyards and ranches.
And heaven forbid we forget the
drink! From a cup of Joe sipped
at a roadside diner, to Kentucky
Bourbon and beer made from
smooth Oregon hops, you won’t go
thirsty either.
World class basketball teams such
as the Chicago Bulls and Los
Angeles Lakers are a must-see if
you’re in town (and they are too).
You might not get an A-list courtside
seat, but it’s worth it for the
merchandise alone – baseball caps
make the best souvenirs.
The ferocity of American football
will have you gritting your teeth,
while the atmosphere inside a
baseball stadium is spine-tingling
electric. Don’t forget to buy a corn
dog, it’s not a genuine American
experience unless a hot
dog’s consumed.