Sometimes there's nothing like a chilly holiday to leave you feeling invigorated.

Andrew Louis hones his ski skills — and falls in love.

Prince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.

For a musical experience you won't soon forget, head to one of these four spots.

Elvis Presley's spirit keeps music lovers flocking to Memphis, writes Adrian Sainz.

Brett Atkinson finds plenty to keep him busy in the city that gave us the world's first farmers' market.

James Ihaka enjoys fine vodka in optimum conditions.

There are some great skifields in the States that won't cost you a fortune, writes Jennifer Ennion.

Get your art, science, culture or history fix at one of these monumental museums.

A Cold War-era U-2 spy plane was the cause of a major collapse in air traffic control systems in California which delayed hundreds of flights.

Starbucks is offering a 'secret menu' to social media users.

Britt Basel makes good on a long-held promise to visit Sturgis' annual motorcycle rally with her father.

Stop for a bite at one of these celebrity-owned venues next time you're Stateside.

The US' Pacific Northwest lights up in ardour for medicinal weed, writes Sam Wetherell.

Looking for an unusual place to lay your head on your next holiday? From a trailer park to a school, something on this list should take your fancy.

Many of Maine's historic lighthouses have been preserved in working condition - some you can even stay in.

Eveline Harvey explores some lesser-known California hot spots.

This former mining settlement sits on a windswept plateau in eastern California, some 2500m above sea level. Notorious for lawlessness in its heyday, it's now an isolated ghost town whose buildings have been left to the elements.

For further information see: parks.ca.gov.

Pass the tissues 'cos the waterworks at this wedding are real deep, says Kevin Pilley.

Michael Burgess masters a touch of vertigo to get a bird’s eye view.

Explore the USA by bike on one of these great cycle trails.

The residents of Calgary go crazy for their annual Stampede, writes Peter Hughes.

The world's top music festivals draw big names to their super-charged events. Chris Schulz looks at America's leading live music festivals.

Kiwis are thriving in America's wine country paradise, discovers Leena Tailor.

Schedule in a visit to see the animals at one of these institutions next time you're in the USA.

Michael Burgess enjoys the freshest produce and craft beer on the West Coast of the USA.

Plan a trip to one of these wonderful gardens next time you're Stateside.

America's favourite summer pastime can be a hypnotic experience, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Palm Springs is party-town again, writes Leena Tailor.

Get into the swing of local music culture by attending one of these great music festivals.