When you think of gem hunting and mining, thoughts of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires might jump to mind. These gems are usually mined in exotic locations all over the world, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t…

The American Civil War was one of the most important wars in the history of the country, ultimately leading to them unifying under one flag, and creating the single nation that remains the world’s number one superpower today….

When West African slaves arrived in New Orleans in the early 18th century, they brought their religion, Vodun, with them. Popular Catholicism’s influence on the slaves’ faith eventually gave birth to a Voodoo that is peculiar to the…

Book lovers unite! From museums dedicated to imaginary settings to bookshops located off the beaten track and the bars your favourite authors happily got soused at, planning a literary-themed road trip is far easier than you may think.

America is a country in thrall to music. This is the country who gave us BB King, Louis Armstrong, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and Dolly Parton, superstars in genres as diverse as blues, jazz, folk, and country. And…

While certain months are more conducive to having the living daylights scared out of you, America’s spookiest destinations are great destinations all year round. After all, ghosts don’t exactly care what day or month it is, do they?

America may be a westernized country that’s pretty laid back, but just like anywhere it has its quirks, and you’ll need to know a bit about the accepted etiquette before you pay it a visit.