United StatesTours & Planning
A First East Coast USA Itinerary: 10 Days by Train
New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Boston fit into one rail-led trip — but not in the order most maps tempt you to use.
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Jordan Hale
Jordan covers North American cities and road trips. He writes for travellers who care as much about the shape of a day — walking distance, transit time and where to stop — as the headline sights.
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United StatesThings to Do
The Best Things to Do in New York on a First Visit
The New York essentials are not fifteen unrelated tickets. They are a handful of great walks, views and neighbourhoods that connect the famous skyline to street level.
United StatesTravel Essentials
USA Road Trip Essentials: What to Plan Before the First Mile
A good American road trip is not a string of pins. It is a route built around distance, daylight, fuel, parking and the nights when nobody wants another two hours behind the wheel.
United StatesWhere to Stay
Where to Stay in New York City: 7 Neighbourhoods, Honestly Compared
Midtown is convenient, but convenience is not the same thing as a good evening. These are the New York bases we would choose for different first trips — and the trade-off behind each one.