You might not expect to find a lot of pretty plant life in the Arizona desert – but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden.
Category: United States
Destination USA Articles by Calculated Traveller Magazine.
The United States of America has some of the world’s most popular attractions and destinations. Who hasn’t heard of the Empire State Building, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, or the Metropolitan Museum?
From state to state, and city to city, USA travel offers a unique experience for anyone willing to explore the richness and complexity of American history, art, and architecture. There’s a lot of fun to be had along the way too. Take a road trip, or visit a national park, tour a city or stroll through a museum, the choice is yours.
We have travel tips to help you find hidden gems in small cities or advice on what sites to see in big cities. We’ll treat you to mouth-watering restaurant and food reviews and help you find the best places to call your home away from home.
If you want to learn more about travelling through the USA, read some of our most popular articles below.
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Living in Two Worlds at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona
The Heard Museum located in Phoenix Arizona has an extensive collection of American Indian cultural art and sculpture and is worthy of a visit.
An Educational Hummer Ride through Tonto National Forest
The roar of the engine & jostle of the bumpy hummer ride is exciting but I think of all the amazing things I learned about Tonto National Forest.
In search of Ghost Towns – Ghost Town Trail, Arizona
Read the story of how we almost get lost and doubt the advice of the tourism office as we drive along the Ghost Town Trail outside of Tombstone, Arizona.
Tombstone, Arizona – It’s A-O.K.
It’s kitschy, it’s touristy and everyone is dressed in costume as either Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, a saloon girl or one of the Clanton/McLaury Gang….but an afternoon spent in Tombstone, Arizona is still full of real history and fun. I didn’t know much about Tombstone other than what I saw in the various Hollywood movies… Continue reading Tombstone, Arizona – It’s A-O.K.
Learning about the Hohokam at the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix, Arizona
It may look like “just” dirt & rocks but what lies in the 1,500-year-old Hohokam village ruins at the Pueblo Grande Museum in Phoenix Arizona is a mystery.
Exploring the World – Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix Arizona
The Musical Instrument Museum in North Phoenix, Arizona is the perfect place to escape the heat and lose yourself in culture, music & wonder.
Hot Air Balloon Ride with Rainbow Ryders in Scottsdale, Arizona
There truly is only 1 thing that will encourage me to wake up at 4 am – TRAVEL. A trip on a plane, train or automobile but new on the list…HOT AIR BALLOON! I’ll even wake up at 3 am for that! The reason?…No FEAR! I’m terrified of heights, speed and anything that isn’t lounging… Continue reading Hot Air Balloon Ride with Rainbow Ryders in Scottsdale, Arizona
For the Love of Food Trucks in Scottsdale, Arizona
Before I travel to any city I try to get food recommendations. I prefer home cooking vs. the fancy stuff & always look for barbecue, diners or food trucks.
Parasailing in Hilton Head, South Carolina
When doing any adventurous sport, whether it’s skydiving or parasailing in Hilton Head Island, balance is necessary and calculated for everything in life.
Cocoa Beach, Florida: Raising the Bar
A personal interview with Dave Netterstrom, Mayor of Cocoa Beach. Two words describe his plan for Cocoa Beach’s future: re-invest & rebuild.
In Search of Empanadas in Old San Juan
Whenever I’m in a location where there is great latin cuisine like Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, I set out in search of the best empanadas.
Airboat Tours in St. Cloud, Florida
Alligators, Birds, Snakes…and more! If you’re looking for more than a commercialized airboat ride in Florida, then an airboat tour with Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours, in St. Cloud, Florida is for you. Located less than an hour from Orlando, Wild Willy’s is more than just a ride; it’s an educational adventure too. “Look on the… Continue reading Airboat Tours in St. Cloud, Florida
Cross Off Number 1 on the Bucket List – Skydiving
Skydiving was number 1 on my bucket list. It’s a bit of a cliché; I admit it, but skydiving was something I promised myself I would do. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. It’s illogical to voluntarily jump out of a plane trusting a complete stranger to 1) deploy the parachute and… Continue reading Cross Off Number 1 on the Bucket List – Skydiving