Planning to spend two days in Santa Barbara, but not sure what to do? You’ve come to the right place! A hidden gem in California, and often referred to as “America’s Riviera”, Santa Barbara lies between Los Angeles and San Francisco and is at times overlooked by the two cities. Santa Barbara is a …
North America Travel Guides
I’ll be honest, travelling to North America has never had a huge appeal for me. I’ve always seen Canada and the US as fairly similar to Europe, and have always been more attracted to more exotic destinations.
However after seeing some of the incredible natural landscapes in North America I easily changed my mind. I explored parts of the US and Canada, but want to go back and see more of the great outdoors there.
In this section you will find travel tips for the following countries.
Just click on the country that you want to find out more about! Or keep scrolling to read my latest North America posts.
Planning to spend five days in Los Angeles, but not sure what to do? This Los Angeles itinerary is just what you need! Los Angeles is a vast city with a population of over 12 million and over 20 counties. It’s the home of Hollywood, palm tree silhouettes at sunset, and one of the …
The United States is filled with absolutely beautiful national parks. From the cacti-covered deserts of Joshua Tree National Park to the orange alien rock formations of Bryce Canyon, none as breathtaking, however, as Yosemite National Park. And if you’re lucky enough to live on the west coast of the US, you can get the full …
Vancouver offers a fantastic balance of city life and wild outdoors. The natural surroundings are what draws many visitors to the destination. While there are plenty of things to do in Downtown Vancouver, if you’re visiting the city you just have to get outdoors. Hiking in Vancouver was one of the highlights of my trip, …
Canada is the place to go if you love being outdoors. This first section about my Canadian road trip is all about Vancouver; the best things to do in the city and its surrounding areas. While the surrounding Vancouver hikes are a treat for any outdoor enthusiast, there are also plenty of Vancouver attractions to …
If you’re anything like me, once the leaves start falling you start looking for flights to warm destinations. I’m always on the lookout for the best winter sun holidays, which is why I was stoked to be invited by Visit St Pete & Clearwater to experience this beautiful part of Florida earlier this autumn. We …
Are you looking for an epic San Francisco 2-day itinerary? You’ve come to the right place! The city of San Francisco is pretty small for a ‘big city’, but it’s packed with fun things to do, diverse people, different cultures, and spectacular foodie scene. Having lived in the Bay Area for the majority of …
Let me set the scene: I’ve just returned from a 6-month stint in California and all I get from friends is the sarcastic quip, ‘Mate, did you go to California?’ YES MATE I DID. Why were all my friends being annoying? Because I couldn’t stop talking about it; California truly is amazing. You can ski, …
I recently spend a long weekend in Miami thanks to Visit Miami and Wow Air. One of the things that surprised about Miami was the heavy Cuban influence that was present pretty much everywhere; in the cuisine, the music, the bars and the overall vibe of the city. After my trip to Cuba in October I …
In January 2018 I was lucky enough to spend a long weekend in Miami thanks to Wow Air and Visit Miami. With its warm sunny days, glamorous beach clubs and Cuban vibes Miami was the perfect place for a long weekend getaway, especially when back home in England and Italy the weather is freezing. …