I’ve been to LA a couple of times now, and it’s still one of my favourite places. I love the smiley, happy people, the shops, the beach, the chilled-out atmosphere, and most of all, I LOVE the sunshine! Here are my personal top tips for how to get the best out of this great city:
I had over a week to explore one of the greatest cities in the world, so I got a chance to see and do pretty much everything. If you’re heading to New York and can’t work out what to do first, or if you’ve only got a few days in the city, here are my … More Top 10 Things To Do In New York City
Midway through my trip around America, I made it to one of my favourite places in the world (that I’ve seen so far) – Los Angeles. More specifically, the stretch of beach that runs between Venice and Santa Monica Piers, starting with Venice boardwalk, full of shops and stalls and people from all walks of … More Photo Of The Week: Santa Monica, LA
On my recent trip to Cuba, I visited a restaurant called Vistamar, which looks out over the sea. I got there just in time to see the most breathtaking sunset I’ve ever experienced, casting a multitude of spectacular colours across the sky.
On a recent trip to Havana I tried and tested various recommendations from friends and guide books. This is my list of the top ten things to do in Cuba’s capital city and its nearby surroundings (in no particular order).
Cuba is a country like no other (that I’ve ever visited). The buildings are both grandiosely beautiful and totally derelict at the same time and the (rarely marked) roads are filled with not only buses and (old 1950s) cars but also three wheeled and bicycle powered taxis as well as the odd horse and carriage … More Cuba Cuba!
At the end of the my three month trip around America, my last stop was the wonderful city of Seattle, in the North West. I stayed with family friends for two weeks, and one afternoon we headed into the city to wander around Pike Place Market, one of the oldest continually operated public farmers’ markets … More Photo Of The Week: Pike Place Market, Seattle
At the end of my 3 month trip around America, I crossed the border into Canada and headed north to Whistler, where I learnt to snowboard. It’s such an incredibly beautiful place, with enormous mountains and bright white snow. I definitely want to go back one day.
So I’ve decided that next summer, instead of just going on a few holidays and generally bumming around, I’m going to actually get off my arse and DO something. And after speaking to the BUNAC people at a careers fair the other day at uni, I’ve come to conclusion that the something I will be … More Summer Camp USA
Roo Around The World 