San Francisco is a city that hums with the activity of its metropolitan residents night and day. A truly modern city, San Francisco is a hub of history, culture and technology managed by corporate, creative and cutting edge professions. Experience the bustle of downtown only rivalled by New York, the serenity of Twin Peaks with stunning Californian views and the history of unique historical sights like Alcatraz Island. With so much to see and do, it can be difficult to decide what to prioritise during a fleeting visit to one of the United States’ most iconic cities. Check out our guide below to the essential sights and check out the Propeterra Resource Page for more insight into San Francisco’s culture, heritage and booming real estate market. 

San Francisco, California is one of the United States’ most visually iconic cities with the Golden Gate Bridge, its steep residential hills and traditional cable cars all adding to the city’s indisputable charm. San Francisco, a diverse metropolitan hub of international cultures and American libertarians, has shown itself to be at the forefront of the modern global gastronomic revolution. With thousands of restaurants throughout the city from street food to fine dining, supper clubs to neighbourhood joints, there is a wealth of dining possibilities to explore in San Francisco. To help you navigate the culinary maze this Californian city has to offer, check out our guide to the best upmarket restaurants in San Fran below. 

Portland is a city loved for its hands-on approach, from its craft breweries and artisanal coffee shops to the arts and crafts markets that happen citywide. As a cycle-friendly city, PDX is easy to navigate and, to feel like a local, try cycling to see the city from a different perspective. There is a lot to see, eat and do in Portland beyond what we have selected for this list, so enjoy your own time exploring the City of Roses. Check out our list below for inspiration!

The blue, cloudless skies of Tucson, Arizona and the surrounding Sonoran Desert make for the perfect conditions for anyone with a penchant for active, outdoor activities, from hiking to spelunking and everything in between.  Set within a valley and surrounded by mountains, Tucson is surrounded by opportunities for outdoor adventures. Grab your gear and get ready to experience the mesmerising scenery, challenge yourself to go further than ever before and, most importantly, feel the immense benefits of being active. Check out our list of the top outdoor activities and adventures in and around Tucson, Arizona below. 

Just over 20 years ago, the coffee revolution in Portland began. Duane Sorenson’s entrepreneurial realisation, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, was established in 1999 beginning what we now call “Third Wave” coffee. Over the past two decades, the analysis, experimentation and innovation with coffee has culminated in Portland’s micro-roaster cafés. The city is filled with independent and chain coffee shops that take pride in their individuality of product. For any coffee lover, Portland is the holy grail. With so many cafés scattered throughout the city, deciding where to go can be a conundrum - so check out our short guide below to the essential coffee spots in Portland.