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Breathtaking Scenery on the West Coast

Walter — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:36:00 +0000

One of the things which struck me deeply about the United States is the sheer size of the country. Roads can stretch for miles and miles uninterrupted, and the surrounding environment can change dramatically from coastal landscapes, green farmlands, coniferous forests to barren semi-arid deserts. The historic Route 66 – a long winding highway linking […]

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The Great American Sale

Walter — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:41:00 +0000

Unlike other more typical Singaporeans, shopping isn’t really in the blood of my family. We much prefer to spend our time exploring the great outdoors, visiting museums and attractions, or indulging in a good meal. However, as a significnt part of our US tour package includes various shopping stops – an ever popular request amongst […]

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco….

Walter — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:29:00 +0000

So goes that age-old favourite by Tony Bennett. Who wouldn’t, after encountering this beautiful coastal city in Northern California. The spirit of the season makes it all the more magical for us during our recent holiday in this city of 4.2 million (about the same as Singapore), which boasts some of the most instantly recognisable […]

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Our Holiday in California, Nevada and Arizona

Walter — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:06:00 +0000

My family and I have just returned from an “epic” two week holiday in the West Coast of the United States. Our trip took us across three states – golden California, silver Nevada and picturesque Arizona – and a journey across cities and counties like San Francisco, Gilroy, Fresno, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, and Los […]

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