Top 7 places to grab a beer in San Francisco
A wise man once said, “Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer.” That wise man was Henry Lawson, a 19th-century Australian writer. And while we’re not sure if he ever had the privilege of visiting San Francisco, his sentiment is universal. So whether you’re looking...
Philadelphia tours in a time of Trump
On the 9th of November 2016, I stood before Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and braced myself. At that critical moment on my History in HD tour, it is my habit to recite a section of the Declaration of Independence. Here, I hope to impress upon my travelers the gravity of...
The complete guide to: Philadelphia travel
So you’re travelling to Philadelphia — smart choice! This guide will give you everything you need to know about visiting Philadelphia, from getting to and from the airport, to the best Philly books you should read, to the cool local spots you should check out. Getting to and from PHL...
24 hours in: San Francisco
San Francisco has long been inspiration for poets, filmmakers, artists, and musicians. There’s a lot to see in the City by the Bay, and one day isn’t much time to get it all in — but don’t worry! Our locally led tours of San Francisco can show you the sites...
It’s beer o’clock in Philly: Where and what to drink
Philadelphia knows good beer. The city is home to an excellent craft beer scene, as well as plenty of great patios and pubs for imbibing the day away. “Beer is the healthiest and most productive obsession we have in Philly,” jokes Jason, our local guide in Philadelphia and a true...
My neighbourhood: A local’s guide to Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
No one knows local life like our guides. That’s why we’ve asked them take us around their favourite ‘hoods and offer their insider tips on seeing the city like a true local. If Over-the-Rhine sounds like your kind of place, local Cincinnati guide Sherry and her Ohio team can show...
24 hours in: Philadelphia
Philadelphia is truly a city of layers, as well as being known as a city of neighbourhoods, and, most commonly, the City of Brotherly Love. It isn’t uncommon for someone to not know where to begin when travelling in Philadelphia, but we’re here to fix that. Say you have 24...
Finding Hollywoodland: How to have a golden era star-studded day in LA
So, you’re going to Los Angeles and you want to experience some of that old-fashioned Hollywood glitz from the golden age of cinema? Walking in the footsteps of Bogart, Dietrich, Gable, or Monroe is easy if you know where to look. The legendary likes of Ciros, the Garden of Allah,...
How to have the perfect day in San Francisco (or how an East Coaster fell in love with the West Coast)
I’d heard the rumours about California: sunny skies, friendly people, and fresh food. But as a lifelong New Yorker who’d never left the East Coast, I assumed it was exaggerated. On this trip, I discovered in wasn’t. I was headed to San Francisco for the weekend for the yearly Women’s Travel...
Things to do in: Philadelphia
Philly is one of the most popular cities to visit in the US, and it’s easy to head straight to the major sights of Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market and the Rocky steps. But once you’ve hit up the must-sees, there are other hidden gems to discover, all of them...