The American Dream: Alcatraz
“Break the rules and you go to prison…break the prison rules and you go to Alcatraz.” The sun slowly begins to set. There is a slight mist in the air, […]
“Break the rules and you go to prison…break the prison rules and you go to Alcatraz.” The sun slowly begins to set. There is a slight mist in the air, […]
Day 15 It took almost a day to reach the West Coast of America. By the time I had arrived, switching from the airport to the city’s BART metro, a […]
Day 13 Whilst yesterday was brilliant, it left me with an issue: I’d seen the vast majority of the city in one day, and had to find ways to enjoy […]
Day 12 “You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you.” Chris Rose. New Orleans. The Big Easy. A vibrant […]
Day 9 After an exhilarating tour of the capital, I had now reached Boston, the epicentre of American history. Even though I arrived in the evening, this magnificent city still managed […]
Day 7 The Smithsonian. The most famous museum in the world. At least that’s what I thought. However, I’d got it wrong – in fact, there were several Smithsonians – […]
Day 6 The train swept across the East Coast of America, moving through fields and cities as the sun rose until eventually, I reached the capital city. The well-worn map […]
Day 4 After yesterday’s exploits, I’d managed to see a significant amount of the historic sites and natural wonders of Manhattan, but crucially, through regularly walking along the streets, I’d […]
Day 3 Sunshine! Brilliant! As I headed out of the hostel to begin what would be my busiest day yet, I headed towards my next destination – the Statue of […]
“The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.” John F. Kennedy Day 1 New York City. […]