Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the capital of the province of Ontario. Its not the Canadian capital – that honour goes to Ottawa, but its definitely my favourite city in the entire country. Its situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, …
A trip to Vancouver wouldn’t be complete without spending some time in Stanley Park. Known for its natural beauty and ample greenery within walking distance of the city’s downtown, the people of Vancouver are blessed with this sprawling public space, and they know it! Make …
If you’re looking up places to visit in Vancouver, chances are the Capilano Suspension Bridge is showing up fairly high on that list. Its definitely one of the most popular things to do in the Vancouver area. Having visited Capilano during my recent trip to …
Grouse Mountain is a great place to visit for half a day when in Vancouver. In fact, it was my favourite attraction that I went to while in the city. Located just a short ride north from Vancouver’s centre, Grouse Mountain is one of the …
Ah Vancouver – the capital of British Columbia. Gateway to the Rocky Mountains, and the largest city in Canada’s west. The perfect mix of city and nature. Among its many accolades, Vancouver is regularly voted one of the world’s most liveable cities – and for …
Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in the United States of America, and is often referred to as the City of Brotherly Love. Located in the state of Pennsylvania in the country’s north-east, Philadelphia is known for being the birthplace of the U.S. Philadelphia …
Sitting on a rocky island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Prison is arguably the number one attraction in all of San Francisco today. Not only having served as one of the most notorious prisons in the world, the island has featured …
Of all the museums I’ve visited, the Exploratorium in San Francisco is one that will always stick out in my mind. The Exploratorium is located inside a large warehouse at Pier 15 (along the Embarcadero) and focuses on interactivity in science. The museum contains over …
When I first visited San Francisco, my initial impression was just how different Northern California is to Southern California. As the old saying goes, it truly is redwoods and palm trees. San Francisco is a city that’s on many a traveller’s bucket list, for good …
Need to get away from the neon lights and smoke filled casinos of Las Vegas? Take a trip out to Hoover Dam for an escape into the Mojave Desert and marvel at a modern architectural masterpiece. Straddling the border of Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam …