Megan Singleton’s Definitive Guide
My United States Travel Collection
I’ve been visiting America since I was an exchange student in Maryland in the 1980s — and I’ve been back at least 100 times since. You’ll find nearly 250 posts here from my one big love affair with the USA.
250+
USA Posts
~100
Visits to America
20+
Years Writing
Everything you need for a USA trip in one place
America is enormous, endlessly surprising and — once you’ve been — completely addictive.
I first fell in love with the United States as a teenage exchange student in Maryland, graduating in Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, and I’ve been going back for about 40 years.
I’ve now visited over 100 times and covered everything from the Manhattan skyline to the Hawaiian surf, Mardi Gras floats in New Orleans to the ghost of Elvis in Memphis.
This hub brings together all of my US content — organised by city, by theme and by season — so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Click through to any section below, or use the links to jump straight to the page you’re interested in.
🗺️ Browse by Destination
From the streets of Manhattan, the vibe of the French Quarter and the beaches of Waikiki — click through to every city and state collection I’ve built. I have dedicated pages for the destinations where I have the most content.
🗽 New York City
40+ posts · Hotels · Events · Shopping · Seasonal
🌉 California
LA · San Francisco · Santa Monica · Palm Springs
🌺 Hawaii
Waikiki · Maui · Things to do · Where to stay
🎷 The South
New Orleans · Nashville · Memphis · Dollywood
🏙️ More US Cities
Chicago · Boston · Washington DC · Las Vegas · Florida
📅 Seasonal & Events
Christmas · New Year’s Eve · Mardi Gras · 4th July
✈️ Essential Practical Tips
Before you get on the plane — these are the tips that save you time, money and stress on every US trip.
📱 Skip the customs queue
Use the free MPC app when arriving in the US — it’s a game-changer for ESTA Visa Waiver holders. Read the tip →
💰 Save money on hotels
There’s a booking trick the hotels don’t want you to know — I recently saved hundreds on a New York room with this. Read the tip →
👟 What shoes to pack
You will walk more than you think. My guide to the very best shoes for city travel — tested on the streets of New York. Read the tip →
🧳 Ultimate travel tips
My full list of travel hacks built over 25 years on the road — save time, save money and arrive less frazzled. Read the guide →