We arrived in Orlando late and it was obvious that aside from Disneyland and Universal Studios there wasn't a whole lot to do there. Our budgets didn't stretch to Harry Potter world's $90 entry fee and with my phobia of mascots Disneyland was off the cards, for me at least, so we decided to make it a fleeting visit and just sleep there and leave. We parked up outside a Walmart and attempted to start the propane burner that came with the van. Unfortunately a bit o...

Miami and Key West roadtrip After the last 3 weeks of travel I decided that I could not contend with the 28 hour train journey from Washington to Miami and it was also cheaper to fly so I booked myself on a flight. Strangely it had a 3 hour lyover in Detroit which is North and a bit of strange route to Miami but the cheapest fair wins so i went for it. Flying was definitely a good choice and I arrived in Miami on time with no issues. I stepped out of the airpor...

After 18 hours on a bus with no curtains i arrived in Washington, miserable and very, very sleepy! I would not recommend getting a long haul Greyhound bus to anyone! I had left booking my train too late though so it was the only affordable option, again i've learnt to get better at booking things earlier or suffer the consequences! I found my hostel which was an interesting place, it is more of a semi permanent residence for students doing a semester in the city...

When I first planned my trip I knew I wanted to go to Chicago, what I didn't know is so did the rest of the world. I booked my 22 hour train there and then went to book accommodation [rookie mistake] apparently there were 3 festivals in Chicago on the weekend I went, meaning every hostel was fully booked. So basically I arrived at 1400 on the 15th and had to leave for Washington on the evening of the 17th! A bit of a shorter trip than I had planned but live and l...

Boston After not seeing Lindsay for around 8 years it was great to catch up with her in her super cute apartment (not flat!) in Boston. The night i arrived there was an important ice hockey match, Boston vs Montreal which we watched in a local sports bar. Here i learnt that in America when girls go to bars they all drink beer. As in pints of it. Having never had a pint in my life i ordered the recommended drink and gulped it down. Wow, I hate beer. Lindsay's fr...