USA
How to beat the queues at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood catapults visitors into the colourful worlds of movie franchises on high-octane rides and immersive experiences.
- by Julie Miller
Opinion
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I ruined one of the world’s greatest drives with an embarrassing mistake
The hapless, befuddled tourist act doesn’t always work. But it does give you a fighting chance in scenarios where, on home turf, you might not have a prayer.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
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Ten things Australia should adopt from the US
Despite the negative aspects of American culture, we can absolutely still learn from the Land of the Free.
- by Ben Groundwater
The world’s first national park is nature’s own Disneyland
Yellowstone is huge and it attracts more than 3.5 million people a year, so it’s best to plan your visit carefully.
- by Caroline Gladstone
The music-obsessed US city where Taylor Swift was discovered, age 14
Nashville is the heart of the world’s country music scene, but don’t let the honky-tonks alone distract you; the city has surprises under its cowboy hats.
- by Kate Armstrong
The secrets within the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas
Built by Franciscan missionaries in 1718 and famed for a battle named after it, The Alamo is merely the tip of a largely concealed iceberg.
- by Catherine Marshall
Riding in a driverless taxi has become a must-do tourist attraction in the US
Tourists are putting riding in a driverless taxi on their must-do lists, but it requires some planning.
- by Lauren Sloss
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Airline review: Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent
Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Next great journeys: Five road trips you must do
Forget waiting until 2026 to get your kicks. Here are four alternative (and one quintessential) road trips you should take right now.
- by Katrina Lobley
Opinion
Opinion
Even Americans are getting sick of having to tip
My question is: what took them so long? Australians have not been tipping for decades.
- by Lee Tulloch
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