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Before Washington DC even came into the picture as the capital of the new world, Philadelphia held the bestowed torch for independence and revolutionary ideals of liberty as the United States capital for a decade. Still bearing remnants of its historic character which is evident even today, the city blends its intriguing squares and artefactual virtues with the modern markets and eclectic enterprise from its lowest street to the highest skyscraper. Philadelphia is affectionately nicknamed 'The City of Brotherly Love', siphoned beautifully by the hit film franchise, Rocky. Showing that, in this city above all others, a nobody can become a champion. We caught the Amtrak train to Philadelphia from Union Station, admiring the beautiful architecture of the Capitol and station before we stept onto the train and bid our final farewell to the Capital- Washington ... read more

The United States is a land rich with snow- covered mountains, sun-kissed beaches, wild untamed rivers and a warm loving people ready to embrace you (literally). We immediately set about immersing ourselves in the spectacle and the grandeur that the United States could offer. We began in a place fitting of such description, Disney Land?! We first landed in Charlotte, North Carolina at 4PM local time. We checked through the US Customs which was slightly unsettling at the time. Given that we had been in a hot tube for eight hours we weren't at our sharpest for the Custom officers quick fire questions and accusatory gaze. Luckily for me no search was warranted, unlike at Gatwick, where the need was felt, amongst other things (still can't believe they did it). After security checks came a two ... read more