Stephen Fry in America

You may have been watching the series on BBCground he has to cover, and helps to understand just
One, Stephen fry in America – a six part serieswhy it is a land of contrast.
that documents his journey through every state inTravelling by car is a fantastic way to see America
the USA, east to west in a London black cab.– if you have the time and the means to hit the
Being nearly American himself, nearly on account ofroad, you will get the chance to witness the real
his father turning down a job at Princeton University,America – something that can be missed so
Fry travelled across the country taking in some ofeasily.
the most famous attractions in the USA, and someFly to Miami and you will see the art deco and vibrant
of the lesser known but equally interesting.culture of Miami’s South Beach. Visit New England
From New York City and the Battlefields ofand Maine to witness a rugged coastline and sample
Gettysburg to the Hoover Dam and industrialthe fantastic seafood delights. Or perhaps journey to
mayhem of Motor City – Detroit, Fry’sthe Deep South and see a grand music culture and
journey takes him, and the viewer through a land ofenjoy the soul food that is famous to the region.
contrast.Visit one of these places and you will see something
An article on the Telegraph points out just howthat will surely make for a fantastic holiday, but you
gigantic the USA really is, with New York State, onlywill also miss the bigger picture, the dissimilarity of the
27th largest in the America, but actually bigger thancountry.
the whole of England – it really brings home the