When visiting other states in the US, I love asking people where they are from. After a brief discussion about their hometown, they usually ask the same question of me. When I tell them I’m from Arizona, I tend to get a similar response from those who have never visited the state. Their first thought is that it’s nothing but …
Read More »A Drunken Mistake Took Us to Knoxville Instead of Nashville – But We Still Had a Great Time
Blame it on the blueberry soju. It’s a wonderfully sweet and deceptively strong rice wine that Lee and I fell in love with during our two week visit to Seoul, Korea earlier this year. It tastes delightful, sweet and refreshing – but be warned, it will truly mess you up. After a night of stuffing our faces with Korean barbeque …
Read More »One Fantastic Day in Niagara Falls: A Simple 24 Hour Guide
All the information you need for a fun-filled 24 hours in Niagara Falls. Having recently moved to Canada, I have been eager to explore as many new places as possible — one of these being Niagara Falls. Located just 2 hours from downtown Toronto, it makes the perfect place for a quick 24-hour visit. Similarly, if you are located on …
Read More »5 Awesome US Cities You May Not Have Considered Visiting
Why not travel to a few of these slightly lesser-known gems? When it comes to travelling the USA you have probably heard of the more popular tourist destinations, such as Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles and New York. However, there are many less popular American cities that may not be on your travel radar – but should be. So why …
Read More »Helpful Tips for Train Travel in North America
I love trains – they are probably my favourite mode of transport. They are so much more spacious and comfortable than buses and you will often get a bed that you can lie down in and sleep if you pay a bit more for the sleeper class. You can get up and walk around the cabin, or sit and watch …
Read More »Weird and Wonderful Things to Do in Chicago
Most people who visit Chicago will see some of the most popular attractions, such as the Hancock Observatory, the Sears Tower Skydeck, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, and Lincoln Park Zoo. But what if this is not your first visit and you have already seen the main attractions? What if you want to delve deeper into the strange and unique attractions …
Read More »Why I Prefer British Pubs to North American Ones
As a Canadian who has lived abroad in the UK and traveled throughout Canada and the USA, I have had plenty of experiences in both British and North American drinking establishments. I have come to the (perhaps controversial) conclusion that when it comes to pubs, the United Kingdom does it better. Here are a few of the reasons why I …
Read More »A Few Things Brits Should Know Before Visiting the USA
Planning a holiday to America? The USA has a lot of amazing experiences to offer, from hiking in the Grand Canyon to the big city lights of New York City to the beaches of Miami. Here are a few important things that you should know before your trip: It’s Bigger Than You Think You can drive almost anywhere in the …
Read More »Photos: 48 Hours in Washington, DC USA
In June 2012 we spent 48 hours in Washington DC before catching our flight to Bangkok. We really enjoyed walking around the monuments and seeing the sights of this beautiful city. We believe Washington DC has a lot to offer every type of visitor, from families with kids to couples to solo travelers. It is easy to navigate, has countless …
Read More »New Orleans Dishes – Our Guide to the Best Foods in the Big Easy
New Orleans is famous for its cuisine and the food here is like nowhere else in the world. If you take a holiday to New Orleans, forget about your healthy diet for a few days and simply indulge in the delicious smorgasbord of stick-to-your-ribs Southern cooking that this amazing city has to offer. We had such a blast trying as …
Read More »How Americans Celebrate 4th July Abroad
Calling all Americans currently traveling the world! Where will you be on Independence Day and how will you be celebrating 4th July abroad? Independence Day is the national day of the United States of America and it is also known as the Fourth of July. This federal holiday marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence which declared the USA’s …
Read More »Top Things to Do in Washington DC
As American as apple pie, festooned with cherry blossoms and brimming with museums and marble monuments, Washington DC is more than just a political city full of paperwork and bureaucrats. It was designed by a Parisian and you can see the influence in the wide tree lined boulevards, open front porches and lack of skyscrapers. With world class art, culture …
Read More »How to Travel Without a Car in North America
North America is vast and spread out which makes Canada and the USA harder to travel without a car than other countries. We recently backpacked across Canada and down into the USA without having our own vehicle. These are some of the methods of transport that we relied on to travel without a car, in descending order from most expensive …
Read More »Photo of the Week: Times Square – New York
Top Five Things to Do In New Orleans
We have fallen head over heels in love with the atmosphere, scenery, cuisine and culture of New Orleans. If you are planning a trip to the Big Easy, here are the top five Global Goose recommended experiences:
Read More »Photo of the Week: Alligators at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours Louisiana
Photo of The Week: McAffee Knob, Virginia USA
Global Goose is Going to New Orleans!
In one week Lee and I will be heading down south to New Orleans to revel in the lively culture of the “Big Easy”. We had a six day break over the long weekend and we decided that the 23 hour bus journey from Virginia was worth it to get a chance to see this legendary city. I have wanted …
Read More »Visiting Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial – New York City
While we were in New York this March Lee and spent time visiting Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial. The site features two deep waterfall pools located on the spots where the towers used to be and a museum and new skyscraper which are currently under construction. Aside from the fall of the Berlin Wall (which I have no memory of because …
Read More »World’s Coolest Cities: Seattle
Seattle is a rainy, coffee-drenched seaport of coolness. The northernmost major city in America (not including Alaska of course) and the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, it is a Mecca for fans of the grunge music scene that originated here in the 1990s. It is the fabled home of trippy hippie cult author Tom Robbins, whose psychedelic novels contain …
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