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Planning Your Trip To Jekyll Island: Tips And Tricks For A Memorable Visit

Jekyll Island, a tranquil sanctuary on Georgia’s coast, is a haven for those looking for a blend of untouched nature, historical allure, and various leisure activities. Its history as a secluded spot for the United States’ affluent citizens in the early 1900s has transitioned into a state park where conservation and visitor satisfaction coexist. The...

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Make Miles Count: Essential Tips For An Unforgettable Road Trip

Are you itching to hit the open road on an adventure of a lifetime? Road trips offer freedom and flexibility, allowing travellers to chart their own course across scenic landscapes with lasting memories.  But how can you maximise the kilometres you travel? Making wise choices along the way will help you have a good time...

Do Australians Need A Visa To Visit The USA?

Do Australians Need A Visa To Visit The USA?

Australians wishing to vacation in the US? While it’s tempting to start booking hotels and flights without thinking about visas, this isn’t usually the best idea. Visas can be a tricky topic, especially when you’re dealing with international travel. Depending on your departure and arrival locations, visa requirements may vary. To guide you, we’ll discuss...

, there’s more to the Magnolia State than what you hear or read online.

6 Top Things To Do On Your Trip To Mississippi

Mississippi is known as the birthplace of American music, delicious Southern foods (fried catfish and hushpuppies anyone?), and impressive historic landmarks (to name a few attractions). However, there’s more to the Magnolia State than what you hear or read online. Plus, everyone knows that Southern hospitality is something you must experience at least once in...

How To Get The Most Out Of A City Break To Chicago

The USA has its fair share of incredible cities, but there is arguably nowhere more unique than Chicago. Chicago lies on the southern shores of the mighty Lake Michigan, an area that is sometimes referred to as ‘America’s third coast’ thanks to the staggeringly long coastlines of the great lakes. It’s the third largest city...

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How You Can Travel Safely As An Expatriate

Traveling is all about having fun, seeing new places, experiencing different foods and learning about various cultures. This enjoyment can go downhill fast when something happens to compromise your welfare. Your safety is a serious enough issue when you’re in your home country, but it can be downright unnerving when something happens in a...

How To Meet New People In NYC

8.6 million people live in New York City, and most of them seem to be rushing through the streets without time or desire to have a chat with someone new. However, a city with that many people is abundant in places where you can meet new friends. It’s no wonder this city is one...

5 US Places American Expatriates Need To Visit

Moving to a foreign country can be a difficult adjustment. There’s a new language to master, local culture and customs to learn, a new money system to use, and more. While it can be a very exciting time, it can also make you a bit homesick. If you are an American expatriate and you...

Atlanta Capitol Building

7 Things That You Must Do Before Leaving Atlanta

A trip to Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, means a lot of different things to a lot of people. If you’re looking to party, then it’s all right there for you: the strip clubs and the glamour and oh-so-fun atmosphere that is not present anywhere else. As an outdoorsy person, there is something...

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10 Unforgettable Things To Do In Phoenix

Phoenix also known as ‘Valley of the Sun’ is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. To live in Phoenix is such a great feeling, at least this is what all people there are claiming. It’s a bustling city in the middle of the desert and it does get hot sometimes up to...

Outdoor Lovers

8 Best Places In America To Live And Retire For Outdoor Lovers

When you’ve lived in the city almost your entire life, there’s a high percentage that you would crave for someplace to retire. Probably someplace that has many trees and birds. There should be no judgment involved when you want to escape the concrete jungle and be one with nature. Outdoor lovers, most significantly, have a...

Downtime in the USA

If your expat assignment takes you to USA, why not travel to these recommended places in your time off? Get away from your work assignment and truly explore your new environment, its culture and unique sights. Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is known for great food (you won’t find better grits – ground-corn porridge – on...