Dairy, beer and Harleys are the US state of Wisconsin's claims to fame, writes Pamela Wade - and Frank Lloyd Wright.

A Jamaican man accused of being a violent pimp who forced women into prostitution in Australia will face trial in a Miami, Florida, court.

US-style pizza caught on here. Now Kiwis' on-the-go meal is doing the same over there, writes Megan Singleton.

"Sea," said King Canute, the 11th-century Danish King of England, "I command you to come no further!"

If you're a fan of unusual signs and statues, make sure you stop for a photo with one of these on your next American road trip.

Grant Bradley gets a lift at a museum that celebrates the right stuff.

It is what everyone who stands out on a glass floor at the top of a skyscraper fears the most.

Old and new set sail from opposite sides of the river, writes Carolyn Thompson.

Rhett Butler and Scarlett come to life for Paul Rush as he visits the deep South.

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.

Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.

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.

James Robinson finds Oklahoma people are good-natured and big on basketball and memorials.

Gatsby fans will love the sheer opulence of these five high society houses in Newport.