Zion, Banff, Monuments, Yellowstone, the Yukon, Yosemite: hallowed names in the playbook of epic outdoor destinations. What about volcanos, deserts, beaches, glaciers, extraordinary wildlife encounters, and cities that never sleep? This is one part of the world where, no matter how often you visit, your bucket list will remain as vast and diverse as the continent itself.
Our trips through the US and, more recently, Canada, have given us a compelling taste of the sheer variety of travel experiences to be had here. Since Dan’s early teen years as a SoCal high school student, we’ve road tripped iconic Route 66, had a couple of bites of the big apple, been jazzed up in New Orleans, marvelled at meteor craters and a very grand canyon, rolled the dice in Sin City, devoured the best barbecue in the world in the Carolinas, been awed by the monuments of DC and soothed by Florida’s swaying palms. Further north, we’ve sampled the craft beer scene in the Pacific NorthWest and searched out eagles, wolves, orcas and bears in British Colombia. We’re just getting started.
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New Orleans: Jazzed in the Who Dat Nation
‘Who Dat!’ It’s been the catch-cry of proud New Orleanians for over a hundred years, and it had a resurgence last year after the New Orleans Saints won the superbowl. More than just the game, the win was symbolic of the city’s return and recovery following the devastation of Hurricane …
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Key West – Gateway to the good life
Jay was dressed head to toe in black, sporting a frayed Abe Lincoln goatee and standing around 6½ feet from his steel-capped boots to the rim of his tall top hat. Our ghost host had one simple rule for our after-dark tour of Key West’s most haunted spots . . . . .
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The globe-trotters get started in Harlem
Arriving in New York City on a crisp winter’s day reminded me a little of England. It was certainly a far cry from the humid, rain swept and – at least recently – seldom sunny Sydney. The sky was a beautiful pale blue and as we waited in the very long …
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