The Music Highway through Memphis

PITCH PERFECT ON THE MUSIC HIGHWAY



Boot-scooting country music and honky-tonk bars may have put Nashville on many travellers’ radar, but a newfound foodie focus, a rising cocktail culture, and a little TV show of the same name, have kept it in the spotlight in recent times.

Three hours west of the Tennessee capital, along the Music Highway, Memphis has its own distinctly melodic vibe. A little bit blues, a whole lot rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis culture has largely been defined by the musicians who have left their mark on the city – most notably The King himself, Elvis Presley.

Kris Madden follows the route between Nashville and Memphis known as The Music Highway, how the two cities differ, and what’s new, including the emerging food scene in both cities, and the new Elvis Presley Memphis complex and Graceland Hotel that opened earlier this year.

New York, New York!

New York City is one of the great cities of the world. No argument. Some of the world's most famous architecture and museums are all found in and around Manhattan. Ex-pat Australian writer and editor, Kristie Kellahan now lives in NYC and takes us on a tour of her new home town where we visit the brand new Whitney, MoMA, the Guggenheim and others you may not have heard of.

Ten incredible ski resorts in the USA and Canada

Australian ski resorts had a bumper season this winter with snow aplenty. But with spring now spreading its aromatic tentacles of green over the Australian Alps, families with a passion for the white stuff must wait until next winter … or do they? Helen Hayes looks at ten incredible ski resorts in the USA and Canada, giving the lowdown on what to do, what to expect, where to dine and where to stay.

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