One of the most beautifully diverse countries in the world, the sprawling – and extraordinary – United States of America is a place where literally everything is bigger and better, from their towering skyscrapers and endless roads and to their jaw-dropping national parks and even their food portions! It’s a place that’s not easy to…
10 reasons to add Alaska to your travel list
America’s last frontier has a wealth of treasures to offer curious visitors. From the magnificent wildlife that calls this place home to a trendy upcoming distillery scene, here are 10 reasons why you should add Alaska to your travel list… The whale watching Alaska is one of the best places to see these beautiful creatures…
5 dreamy moments to experience on Kiawah Island, USA
You’ve likely heard of the southern darling city of Charleston, but did you know about the stunning island just a 45-minute drive away? Kiawah Island is a Lowcountry escape beloved by golfers, beach bums, and families alike. Its preserved, naturally rich landscape is home to flora and fauna that include endangered Loggerhead turtles and majestic…
Dream travel – 7 places on my USA bucket list
What associations do you have when you think of the United States of America? Freedom? Disneyland? The lights of Las Vegas? Or maybe the Hollywood Walk of Fame? America is a truly incredible country in terms of natural sights and travel opportunities and offers boundless incredible travel experiences for everyone from backpackers to luxury vacationers….
5 of my favourite neighbourhoods in Montreal
This time last year I spent an extraordinary seven days in Québec province’s largest city for the 150th anniversary of Canada. I was charmed and captivated by the Montreal’s joie de vivre and unrestrained love for the arts, festivals, all things creative as well as their unique outlook on life. Destination Canada asked me to reflect on my…
On the trail of orcas, whales and bears on Vancouver Island, Canada
Question – How many humans in history have been killed by a wild orca, the huge and ferocious creatures feared for their razor sharp teeth? Answer – None. Zero. Not a single one. A couple of injuries, yes – but no documented deaths. Hardly worthy of the name “killer” whale then, you may think. In…
8 reasons why you should visit the USA
The USA is synonymous for everything bigger and better – big skies, gigantic skyscrapers, extraordinary sprawling National Park and some of the best road trips in the world. If you have never visited the U.S.A before, then your curiosity should have got the better of you by now! Here are some of the many beautiful reasons why…
Braving ice climbing in Alberta, Canada
We all have a favourite superhero (especially if you’re a young-at-heart man approaching middle age, like me), but Spider-Man is certainly up there with the best-loved of all the planet-saving characters many of us have grown up with. At some point, we’ve probably all wanted to be able to climb up the side of a…
9 fabulous winter adventures to indulge in Alberta, Canada (even if you don’t ski)!
Arriving in Alberta’s section of the Rockies, arguably the most picture-postcard perfect area in Canada, the first thing that strikes me is that everyone should visit this part of the world at least once in their lifetime. Such a shame it would be to never set eyes on mountains this majestic, witness skies this blue…
6 cool winter activities to do in Jasper and Edmonton, Canada
Winter can sometimes feel like it lasts a year, especially in the UK where the build-up to Christmas suddenly gives way to long grey days, cold rainy nights and darkness. I often find myself deprived of vitamin D and craving light by the middle of January. I relish those rare bright days that are bright,…