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A collage of North American landmarks: Horseshoe Bend, Times Square, Niagara Falls, Golden Gate Bridge, a mountain lake, and a brown bear. "North America" text in the center.

North America

I’ve only just started my North American adventures with visits to a tiny part of both Canada and the United States just months before Covid stops us all in our tracks. I really look forward to exploring more of this huge and diverse part of the world in the not too distant future.

Canada

  • A Canadian flag (red/white/red vertical strips with a red maple leaf in the white section) flying in front of a bridge over a harbour with boats in it
    20 Things to do in Vancouver (and Nearby)
  • A display of taxidermied elk in a forest diorama setting.
    Visiting the Royal BC Museum, Victoria
  • Sunset casting warm hues over a city skyline with reflections on a calm lake.
    Best Hostels in Vancouver BC
  • A view across a garden outside a winery cellar door. There is a sculpture of a wine bottle pouring into a wine glass
    Five Fun Kelowna Wineries for Wine Tasting
  • Colorful urban alley with a large white spherical object suspended above the street.
    Travel Diaries – Vancouver (Part Three)
  • A motorhome driving along a highway lined with pine trees. There are towering mountains in the background
    Travel Diaries – Vancouver to Calgary Road Trip
  • Historic clock tower framed by modern buildings on a clear sunny day.
    Travel Diaries – Vancouver (Part Two)
  • Statue of a soldier on a plinth before a lit-up historical building at dusk.
    Travel Diaries – Vancouver Island
  • Looking across water to a city skyline beyond
    Travel Diaries – Vancouver (Part one)

United States

  • A scenic view of a towering granite mountain, likely Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, surrounded by lush green trees and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A large tree branch frames the top left corner of the image. For How to Experience the Best of the US on a Budget 
    How to Experience the Best of the US on a Budget 
  • Several airplanes, including American Airlines and United Express jets, are parked at the gates of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The bustling scene captures the busy atmosphere of the airport with its various aircraft preparing for departure.
    Make a Layover at LAX Airport Fun
  • This image shows the view from a vehicle driving across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The iconic red towers of the bridge dominate the scene, with their tall cables stretching into the overcast sky. The road beneath is wet, suggesting recent rain, and a few cars are visible ahead, traveling along the bridge's span.
    Driving Across America: 7 Essential Tips
  • A suitcase decorated with an American flag design, adorned with a hat, tie, airline tickets, and envelopes.
    Do I need an ESTA for the USA? – All you need to know!
  • Reflective sphere nestled among green plants in a garden setting.
    Travel Diaries – Seattle
  • Side view of a large cruise ship named "ventura" with multiple decks and lifeboats.
    Travel Diaries – Alaskan Cruise

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