An intense climb to Coit Tower
Over 500 steep steps, wild parrots and Depression-era murals reward the climb to San Francisco's most storied hilltop tower.
Red Rock Canyon: A Day Trip from Vegas
The unplanned desert detour that saved our day when Death Valley closed: red cliffs, a scenic loop and a lucky free entry near Vegas.
1-Day Itinerary in Sacramento
Twenty stops for one day in California's capital, from the grand State Capitol to the Gold Rush charm of Old Sacramento beside the river.
Salesforce Park in San Francisco
A lush rooftop garden hidden among San Francisco's skyscrapers, with 600 trees, a free cable car and two historic buildings next door.
ESTA: the document you need for the USA
Everything a Portuguese traveller needs to know about the ESTA before flying to the United States: what it is, cost, validity and tips.
Times Square
The story behind Times Square's name and why this dazzling, screen-lit crossroads became the beating symbol of Manhattan.
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge
The story behind San Francisco's most iconic bridge, why it isn't really red, and my tip for catching it without the famous fog.
6 attractions in San Francisco's Chinatown
Six highlights of the oldest Chinatown in the United States, from a fortune cookie factory to a hidden temple and a pagoda-topped tower.
5 Attractions to Visit in the Castro
Rainbow flags, Harvey Milk's camera store and the origins of the pride flag: five stops that make San Francisco's Castro unmissable.
Alcatraz, an island with a prison
The chilling history of America's escape-proof island prison, from Al Capone to the daring 1962 breakout, and what a visit there is really like.
HGU New York hotel
After sifting through hundreds of listings, the cosy, spotless Midtown hotel that made my New York stay feel just like home.
Our trip to New York (part 2)
The second half of our 10-day New York itinerary: Harlem, the Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway, rooftop skylines and one last slice at Joe's Pizza before flying home.
Our trip to New York (part 1)
The first five days of a dream trip to New York, from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty, full of tips and honest impressions.
The arrival on Newark airport
What landing in New York really looks like, from the long immigration queues and interview to the scramble to reach our Manhattan hotel.
The Grand Central Terminal
The history and hidden curiosities of New York's monumental train station, from its starry painted ceiling to the famous whispering gallery.
New York: United Airlines flight
Everything about flying direct from Porto to Newark: ticket prices, the questions at check-in and eight long hours on board to New York.
The New York travel planning
The dream trip I spent almost two years planning, and how I built the perfect New York itinerary from books, blogs and endless Google Maps pins.
Top 5 stores in Times Square
My five favourite stores in dazzling Times Square, from a giant Line Friends bear to chocolate worlds and a shop full of New York Christmas.