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Category: North America

If you’re looking for North America travel tips & advice or to read about our experience of travelling in North America look no further than our North America travel blog.

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Hiking at Sunshine Meadows, Banff

Hiking At Sunshine Meadows In Banff National Park

1 July 2023 Nick Banff National Park

When we first told family and friends that we were heading off to Canada for a few weeks we were met with surprised looks. Not because we were heading to Canada but rather because we were heading to Banff and[…]

Granville Island, Vancouver

Exploring Granville Island in Vancouver

17 June 2023 Nick Vancouver

Vancouver is the best city in the world. Or at least it is for me. The city has so much going for it that it ticks just about every box when it comes to a perfect city break location, beach[…]

The View from Grouse Mountain, Vancouver

5 Things To Do At Grouse Mountain In Vancouver

5 May 2020 Nick Vancouver

As cities around the world go, Vancouver offers the perfect blend of city life, beach living and the great outdoors. Throw in a trendy, young and vibrant atmosphere and there really is very little not to love about living there.[…]

Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon

Helicopter Tour Of The Grand Canyon With Sundance Helicopters

4 February 2020 Nick Las Vegas

Whilst staying in Las Vegas as part of my honeymoon Sarah and I decided to do something extra special and booked a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas strip with Sundance Helicopters. There were several packages available[…]

Half Dome From Glacier Point Yosemite National Park

Incredible Views At Glacier Point In Yosemite National Park

26 January 2020 Nick Yosemite National Park

There are very few places in this world that have left me lost for words. Usually I visit somewhere and there’s a sense of familiarity; that I’ve seen somewhere similar before, perhaps with my own eyes but maybe in a[…]

Lombard Street, San Francisco

Traversing The Dizzy Heights Of Lombard Street In San Francisco

26 December 2019 Nick San Francisco

If there’s one thing I’m particularly good at, it’s being a tourist (just ask my wife!). And not just any old tourist either. It’s the big DSLR tourist camera, the rucksack full of snacks for the day, the constant checking[…]

Tunnel View

Experiencing The Breathtaking Tunnel View In Yosemite National Park

26 November 2019 Nick Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a seemingly endless places of wonders. Around every corner and up every mountain there is another breathtaking view to take in, another view to the horizon to stand in awe of or another near mile high[…]

Carmel by the Sea

Exploring The Beautiful Town Of Carmel By The Sea

26 October 2019 Nick Carmel by the Sea

One of the best trips that we’ve ever undertaken was when we drove the Pacific Coast Highway in California from Santa Monica to San Francisco. Not only did it offer some of the most spectacular coastal views for us to[…]

El Capitan Meadow

Exploring El Capitan Meadow

26 September 2019 Nick Yosemite National Park

When you think of a meadow what comes to mind? Rolling hills perhaps? Or maybe tree lined fields? That’s a pretty standard impression of a meadow in most peoples minds however the El Capitan meadow offers a very different and[…]

Ragged Point – Portal to Big Sur

Coastal Views At Ragged Point In California

26 August 2019 Nick California

When visiting California there is a road that seems to attract tourists and native Americans like moths to a flame. This is of course Highway 1, the infamous road along the Pacific coast which offers spectacular vistas and the ability[…]

Devil's Golf Course, Death Valley National Park

Discovering The Unique Devil’s Golf Course In Death Valley National Park

26 July 2019 Nick Death Valley National Park

If you are heading to Death Valley National Park this year you’re probably wondering what there is to do and see there, right? I was the same before my visit thinking that it would be nothing more than a large,[…]

Japanese Garden in the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Exploring the Japanese Garden in the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

5 July 2019 Nick San Francisco

Heading to a new city typically means trying to achieve maximum tourist status by seeing all of the key highlights of the city. On our last visit to San Francisco we tried to do exactly that by killing two birds[…]

Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur

Walking Along Beautiful Pfeiffer Beach In Big Sur

14 June 2019 Nick California

Driving along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in California presents a seeming unlimited number of places to stop for incredible coastal views. Every couple of miles you’ll find yourself wanting to pull over to take a photo or stop at[…]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington D.C.

Visiting The Vietnam Veterans Memorial In Washington D.C.

24 May 2019 Nick Washington D.C.

Whilst visiting Washington D.C. you’ll find that there are plenty of things to do and see beyond looking at the sea of imposing government buildings. You can take a walk to The White House, look around the various museums or[…]

Artist's Palette Death Valley National Park

Colour In The Desert At Artist’s Palette On Artist’s Drive, Death Valley

18 January 2019 Nick Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park certainly isn’t the first place you would think of when it comes to artistry and colour. Instead it conjures up thoughts of a hot, dry and arid landscape that is sandy with perhaps a few green[…]

The Painted Ladies, Alamo Square, San Francisco

Exploring The Famous Alamo Square & The Painted Ladies In San Francisco

28 December 2018 Nick San Francisco

San Francisco offers many attractions for tourists including the likes of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39. Some might even say that the famous hills are a tourist attraction however mark my words, the novelty of those[…]

The Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur

Incredible Coastal Views At The Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur

7 December 2018 Nick California

Driving the Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) on the west coast of California is something I simply cannot recommend highly enough – the views, freedom and sense of adventure that it offers are incredible. There are so many beautiful places to[…]

Georgetown canal, Washington D.C.

Exploring The Streets Of Georgetown In Washington D.C.

16 November 2018 Nick Washington D.C.

Not too long ago I got married and headed out to the USA for a 3 week honeymoon. Flying to the states from the UK the first stop was at Washington D.C. on the east coast. I’ve always been a[…]

New York City from The Empire State Building

Buy A New York CityPASS To Save Money On Top Attractions

26 October 2018 Nick New York City

New York City is one of those destinations where these is an almost endless list of places to visit for both first time and returning visitors. This means that you’re unlikely to find enough time to visit everything in one[…]

Welcome to Las Vegas sign

Visiting The Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

5 October 2018 Nick Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas! What an incredibly different city Las Vegas is. It’s somewhere where you can indulge in just about anything you desire, consume alcohol in the streets, gamble until you’re broke and see some of the world’s biggest stars[…]

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