Regular readers will know us for our City Guides and magazine-style travel features but at UTB headquarters we’ve been glancing around the blogosphere in envy… where are all our tall tales of the unexpected? The comic / tragic mishaps, the … Continue reading
Graffiti = art? Richard Tulloch is a little sceptical, but that doesn’t stop him taking a spray-painted tour of New York’s infamous Brooklyn district. Unless it’s a Banksy, when I see graffiti sprayed on public walls I assume I’m in … Continue reading
With America’s famously-freaky and free-spirited festival journeying back out to Black Rock Desert at the end of August, we asked our reporter, Ben Rhodes, for his recollections from 2011… Imagine a place where there is no concept of money, only … Continue reading
Local girl Ashly Myers introduces her hometown of Indianapolis, from the legendary Indy 500 racetrack and sporting stadiums, to the Boho bars, jazz clubs and Burlesque cabarets… Indianapolis is a thriving, rapidly-evolving city, full of quirky character, relaxed self-confidence and … Continue reading
Golden Gates and impenetrable prisons aside, this city of hippies and hipsters has everything from beaches to blues bars to keep you entertained. Daniel Watson-Weller, of SOSF tours, shares his tips for a wild weekend in San Fran. San Francisco … Continue reading
Words and photos by Chris Osburn Bright neon lights, fat American tourists and lots and lots of booze? Are we in Vegas? Not quite: welcome to downtown Nashville, y’all, where southern hospitality is alive and well. Beyond the neon glow … Continue reading
Korea Town, Angels Flight, the Mexican historic zone and a resurgent Financial District, full of bars and restaurants, are just some of the alternative attractions of LA… you just need to buy a ticket for the subway, says Vince Robbins. … Continue reading
This city of skyscrapers is famous for its blues scene, baseball teams, Lake Michigan – and of course the legendary Chicago hot dog. Pola Henderson, of Jetting Around, advises us on how to spend a day off in the metropolis. … Continue reading
The United States’ second biggest city has got it all. Beaches, boulevards, baseball and Beverly Hills. Vince Robbins guides us through the iconic American metropolis. People relish in passing judgement on Los Angeles; maybe they think they’ve seen it all … Continue reading
Located on Manhattan’s West Side, the High Line Park runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. However, at present, this elevated New York City park is only open to the public … Continue reading