Category Archive For "North America"
The Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail – Ridgedale Missouri
The gorgeous Ozark Mountains, located at the crossing of the states of Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, impress by their peaks over 2,500 feet, astonishing waterfalls, old rock formations, and breathtaking landscapes. But one site that stands out from the Ozarks is for sure Top of the Rock. Here you can find unique accommodations, recreation, and …
Top things to do in Montreal on your first trip
Montreal is the biggest city in Quebec – the French part of Canada, bustling with excitement and full of things to do for visitors all year long. Its name comes from the French Mount Royal, the Royal Mountain – the triple-peaked hill located in the heart of the metropolis, but this originally evolved from Vile …
Best Time to Visit Glacier National Park
The “Crown of the Continent,” otherwise known as Glacier National Park, contains many jewels. As the park’s name suggests, glaciers adorn this place in northwestern Montana. But due to the increasing global temperature, out of more than 100 glaciers in Glacier National Park in 1910, only 26 survived as of 2015. But even with this …
30 things to do in Gainesville, Florida – the place where nature and culture meet
You have probably come across Gainesville, Florida if you are either a football fan or related to a student who just started classes at one of the top universities in the States, ranking number 5 in terms of size according to the most recent census that was done in 2016. However, if all you’ve ever …
10 best things to do in El Paso, Texas
First colonized by Don Juan de Oñate in 1598, the Texan city of El Paso has a distinctly Spanish feel. Despite becoming US territory in the 1840s, most El Paso residents speak Spanish as their first language. This shouldn’t come as too much of a shock, however, considering El Paso’s location alongside the US-Mexico border. …
Can you drive from North America to South America?
The short answer: no. The longer and more accurate answer is: yes, but not all the way. Thanks to the Pan-American Highway, driving from North to South America is a much easier prospect than it was in the past. You can drive from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to the tip of South America, almost 25,000 miles …
Top 12 Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Thinking of making a trip to Salt Lake City? If you have never been there, this article will give you some cool ideas on how to best spend your time in the capital of Mormon. Apart from mountains and deserts, there are many more places to visit and things to explore and enjoy in the …
Travelling Ontario on a budget: our best tips
As Canada’s second largest province by size and biggest in population, any backpacking trip to this country ought to include Ontario. Home to the federal capital of Ottawa, the nation’s largest and most diverse city (Toronto), and an endless wilderness of lakes, rocks, and trees up north, you’ll find plenty of sights and adventure opportunities …
Snow resorts to visit when backpacking British Columbia
Want to spend a month sampling the best snow resorts British Columbia has to offer? Check out the resorts listed below, and you’ll be sure to have a wild time with your mates in some of the most lit terrain on Earth. Whistler Blackcomb When it comes to snow resorts to visit when backpacking British …
Best places in the world to travel as a single
Travel is a beautiful thing that everyone should get a chance to experience at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, most travel companies are geared towards the needs of couples and groups, leaving singles at a disadvantage. A classic example of this are the hated supplemental fees that solo travelers are forced to pay, as …