Blog Posts for North America
Planning your roadtrip to the United States
Sarah Yates says that when planning a road trip across the United States of America, there are a few things it pays to keep in mind:
Read MoreUSA Q&A with San Khoo
Our Q&A with USA expert San Khoo on 3 February saw a huge response from our Facebook fans. With more than 50 burning questions asked, San was kept very busy for the afternoon!
Here's a few of the questions which were asked. If you have any further questions for San just head to twitter or Facebook to keep the conversation going...
Read More5 works of art worth travelling for
With so many inspiring and influential works of art in galleries, museums, and yes, even caves, around the world, it's no easy task to choose five works of art worth travelling to. But here are some that we think should be on everyone's list.
Read MoreCelebrate Mardi Gras like a local in New Orleans
Laissez les bon temps rouler! "Let the good times roll" and indulge in the annual riot of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Kicking off in February, this marathon of joie de vivre has everything from live music, costumed revellers and colorful parade floats tossing beads and trinkets into the crowd. The grand finale is known as Fat Tuesday, and this year it falls on February 21.
Read MoreWhat to do if you meet a grizzly bear
Spotting fantastic wildlife when travelling through North America is always exciting. But when it comes to visiting the home of the grizzly bear, there are a few house rules you may want to abide by…
Read MoreKayaking at Kenai
Located on the dramatically beautiful coastline of Southern Alaska, step inside a world shaped by glaciers, earthquakes and ocean storms. Kenai Fjords National Park plays host to some of the most beautiful glacier landscape in the world, brimming with wildlife and glittering glacier ice, it is a magnificent sight to behold.
Read More5 top National Parks in the USA
Take a journey around some of Mother Nature’s most wonderful creations on a tour of five of America’s greatest national parks:
1. Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
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Think big; towering geysers, wild grizzly bears and spectacular prismatic springs, all nestled between grand mountain ranges and alpine lakes. Yellowstone is a spectacular feat of nature.History of Route 66
Close your eyes and imagine the sight of neon motel signs, the wide, empty expanse of the Mojave Desert, the iconic Wigwam Motel and the aroma of homemade cherry pie and tortillas. You’ve found Route 66, the symbol for the great American road trip, immortalised in folklore, film, poetry and song.
Read MoreIntroducing: The Canadian Rockies
For lovers of the great outdoors, the Canadian Rockies is somewhat of a paradise. It's a playground for people who are looking to breathe in some fresh air, try something adventurous or simply stand in awe of some of the world's most spectacular sights.
To get you acquainted, we've compiled a list of interesting facts about the Canadian Rockies and the many wonderful parks that you'll find there:
Read More5 of the world's best high tea experiences
Raise your pinkies and don your best frock, because high tea is back in vogue. This timeless ritual is all about manners such as never leaving your teaspoon in the cup when you lift it to your lips.
But it's also about stepping back in time, to an era of charm and grace; a time where cucumber sandwiches were king. So take a break, grab yourself a cuppa and let us take you to five of the world's best high tea experiences:
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