United States
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Rising 2,000 feet above the valley of the Colorado river, the Colorado National Monument is a semi-desert land of flat-top mountains and canyons.
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Michael Middleditch’s famous guide celebrates the New York he loves. My copy was torn and battered and decidedly old-school – but I’m thrilled I found it again
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From crime-chasing news hound to art-world darling, the cult photographer’s unmistakeable images capture all the drama of life in the Big Apple.
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To mark the Tennessee Williams New Orleans literary festival, Susan Larson walks us through the essential literature to understand the city – from classics to accounts of life after Katrina
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From LA noir to 21st-century satire, the literature of this Californian city embraces extremes of wealth, fame, frustration and failure. Here’s a selection of our readers’ suggestions of books to bring you closer to the city of Angels
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Driving America’s most iconic highway is the trip of a lifetime. Author and Route 66 expert Candacy Taylor shares her tips on the classic motels, old-school diners and gas stations to stop at en route for a true slice of Americana
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The Negro Motorist Green Book, published 1936-1964, was more than a guide book; it was a lifesaver in the racist world of southern and western US states, featuring motels and businesses that extended their services to black travellers before civil rights
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Younger and smaller than most great American cities, San Francisco has a rich cultural heritage. Anisse Gross picks out the literary landmarks of this west coastal city, from its first newspaper chroniclers to the Beats and beyond
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Many credit a humble 1979 planning regulation with allowing the city to maintain its sense of identity and ‘keep Portland weird’
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