San Diego was built for rooftop bars. From its perfect weather and range of views to its friendly locals and SoCal lifestyle, this city should have way more high-up open-air drinking spots. Here are our 3 favourite San Diego rooftop bars you must visit. We’ve spent a lot of time in San Diego rooftop bars! … Read more
In the food stakes, San Diego has the best of all worlds. With influences from all over the globe, coupled with its ridiculously reliable sunny weather, international al fresco dining is a year-round thing here. But to narrow it down, here are our top 7 unforgettable dining experiences in San Diego, CA. Of all the … Read more
North America is made for driving holidays. Big distances, big roads and even bigger views, the best way to see this amazing part of the world is from behind the wheel. And Highway 1 along the Pacific southwest coast of the USA is the ultimate road-tripper’s road. The San Fran – LA drive is one … Read more
LA. City of Angels. The Big Orange. Finding a great watering hole in any city can be tricky, but in LA it’s even harder. From the myriad of options only Los Angelenos know about, here are our 5 top local tips where to go out in West Hollywood – Partytown in a party town! Finding … Read more
A hike through the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is something not to be missed. A perfect microcosm of rarities survives in this 2000-acre park. Add to that views out over the Pacific, incredible landscapes, sheer cliffs, vast black beaches… Torrey Pines is a must. When our friend Mona suggested we go for a hike … Read more
For years there’s been a void between the humble pub chip and it’s south-of-the-border cousin, nachos. Thanks to our recent trip to San Francisco, the missing link has now been found; the void filled. This has to be the ultimate pub food – not to mention a trip down memory lane. We were out with … Read more
Bright light city gonna set my soul Gonna set my soul on fire. All you need’s a strong heart and a nerve of steel Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas! Elvis Presley, 1964 It has to be the greatest song about Las Vegas ever, hasn’t it? What a classic. And it was this song that … Read more
The drive from San Diego to Las Vegas is probably the best road trip we’ve ever done. From desert roads to mountain passes, the Colorado River to the San Andreas Fault, and Route 66 to America’s best apple pie… It’s the American dream at 70 miles an hour! Sign up to our free newsletter here … Read more
Driving in a foreign country can be nerve-racking. Everything’s different, you’re on the wrong side of the road, the street signs are all funny… And there are road rules that you don’t even know exist. Here are our top 10 driving tips you should know about on the road in California. Click here for our … Read more
Tipping in the USA can be very confusing. Who gets what? How much is enough? How much is an insult? It’s a minefield – especially if you haven’t grown up with it. Here’s our essential guide to tipping in the States that will stop you being chased down the street by angry wait staff. Click … Read more