North America

Baltimore is one of the great historic metropolitan cities on the Eastern Seaboard. Once an industrial powerhouse, Baltimore went through a period of decline in …

New York City is the epitome of the North American metropolis and has fascinated people around the world for many decades. The City That Never …

With a metropolitan population of over 700,000 people, Hamilton is one of the largest cities in Ontario. Since 1910 and 1912 respectively, Hamilton has been …

Recently I had a chance to get to know Fort Erie, a city that many Canadians and Americans know mostly as a border crossing town. …

Niagara Falls, Ontario,  is an immensely popular popular destination, with its majestic waterfalls, its casinos and entertainment areas. But off the main tourist path there …

Most Ontario residents only know Fort Erie as the western terminus of the Peace Bridge which takes them across to Buffalo, New York, on the …

Located about 22 km from Niagara Falls, it takes less than a half hour to drive to the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake on the scenic Niagara …

I admit it – I am a travel junkie. But by travel I am not referring to all-inclusive beach vacations, gambling trips or shopping expeditions. …

The Niagara Region, Ontario’s wine country, is most well known for its two eminent and internationally well-known destinations: Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. In one of …

In our last article we provided with some background on the history of Pittsburgh and its transformation from polluted steel city to one of the …

Over time, some cities undergo amazing transformations, and Pittsburgh, a city with a population of about 350,000 people, is one of these. Pennsylvania’s second largest …

The Niagara Region has many pleasant travel destinations and the big stars in the region are, of course, Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. But there are …

Given that my home base is in Toronto, I am always on the lookout for destinations that are within easy reach for a getaway. Obviously, …

In our previous article we have already covered the southern portion of the Niagara Parkway from Fort Erie to Niagara Falls. A little more than …

Connecting Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Old Fort Erie in Fort Erie, the Niagara Parkway is unquestionably one of Canada’s most scenic drives. Along its …

Naturally, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is known for its big tourist areas, the Horeshoe Falls and the adjacent Table Rock Centre, Queen Victoria Park right next …

In addition to the popular areas right next to the Horseshoe Falls and Clifton Hill, the Fallsview area has become an important tourist destination in Niagara …

Since the early 1900s, Niagara Falls, Ontario, has been referred to as the “Wedding Capital of the World”; couples actually started honeymooning here in the …

Our first article in this series already covered the historic cities of Halifax, Quebec City and Montreal. Moving westwards from the east coast, Canada has …

Canada has some amazing history travel opportunities. Let us start on the east side of the country, with three of Canada’s oldest and most historic …

In our previous article we introduced you to a few select history travel destinations in New York City, Chicago, Boston and Detroit. Here is the …

History travel is an amazing way to learn first-hand about significant events in the past. These destinations, New York City, Boston, Chicago and Detroit,  offer …

In our previous article we already examined the Texas travel opportunities of the larger cities of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. Here are some …

Texas is the second largest state in the United States, both in terms of size and population numbers. It is an expansive region that offers …

Any Montreal travel itinerary should include a visit to Old Montreal, the city’s historic heart. Montreal is one of Canada’s economic and cultural centres. It impresses the visitor with its avant-garde architecture, historic heritage and vibrant arts scene.

Toronto travel opportunities also include a surprising number of places that are predestined for nature lovers. The many parks and gardens are some of the greatest features in the city that are enjoyed by millions of visitors and residents who appreciate them for their natural beauty and peacefulness.

Arizona is one of the most desirable travel destinations in the United States. Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon State”, Arizona offers breathtaking vistas in many different regions. Arizona travel opportunities include lively urban destinations, extensive sports opportunities and unique natural formations.

San Francisco travel may involve a variety of day trips and excursions in Northern California. For those travelers that have already checked out the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the San Francisco cablecars and Fisherman’s Wharf, there are plenty of interesting destinations for an escape outside the City by the Bay.

As the first state capital of Georgia, Savannah attracts millions of visitors each year. The city’s architecture and historic buildings make it an interesting place …

New Orleans, the largest city of Louisiana, is one of the most well-known travel destinations in the world. Nicknamed “the Big Easy”, New Orleans is …

Several cities now have “Greeter” or “Ambassador”programs,where local volunteers provide out-of-town travelers with their time and knowledge of their city.I have used these greeter services …

You may have figured out by now that I am bit of an architecture buff.Well,the great thing is,since 2000 Toronto has its very own free-access …

For the first time ever,my husband and I are going to go skiing in the majestic Rocky Mountains: in March of 2006 we are going …

In anticipation of my upcoming trip to Ottawa next weekend I have started to do some research and contacted Ottawa Tourism.Ottawa,as Canada’s capital,is one of …

Ottawa has a myriad of sights to visit and the ByWard Market is one of the major entertainment areas in Ottawa.It combines a great selection …

Located in the central Pacific Ocean, the state of Hawaii is an archipelago consisting of eight main islands and of many other smaller islands, all …

The Laurentian Mountains, a renowned Canadian holiday destination, are located in Southern Quebec, north of the St. Lawrence River and east of the Ottawa River. …

Located in the State of Washington, Seattle is home to about 3.4 million inhabitants. As one of the most important business cities in the western …

People say New York City is the economic center of the United States; Washington D.C. is the US’ political center, and Boston is the nation’s …

This is part 2 of the article about travel and tourism opportunities in Quebec. The information about the various travel regions and tourism providers was …

Given my home base in Toronto, Ontario, one of the natural travel destinations is our neighbouring province of Quebec. I have had several opportunities to …

Located on a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is the capital city of the Quebec province. With its colonial history and interesting …

Montreal is known the world over for its lively atmosphere, its street cafés and its amazing summer festivals which include the famous Just for Laughs …

Located on the North Pacific Ocean, Vancouver enjoys much warmer weather than most other cities in Canada, even during winter. Indeed, the mild weather in …

What comes to mind when you hear Miami? You are probably thinking of  sun and beaches. Well, you are right, the weather in Miami is …

A Map of San Francisco and Things To Do in San Francisco San Francisco is an eminently walkable and bikeable city.  So make sure you …

Canadian winters can be harsh and Montreal can definitely be quite cold in the winter. Summers are warm and average high temperatures hover in the …

Chicago, the Windy City, is one of America’s great travel destinations. Almost 46 million domestic and international travelers visited the city in 2008, and as …

With more than 2.5 million inhabitants in the city, Toronto is Canada’s largest metropolis. Taking into account the surrounding municipalities, the Greater Toronto Area has more than 6 million people.

Planning a holiday in New York can be a challenging task because there are so many sights to see and things to do in NY. The largest city in the United States has so many museums, cultural institutions, attractions, neighbourhoods, eateries and entertainment places to offer, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start.

You may have figured out by now that I am bit of an architecture buff. Well, the great thing is, since 2000 Toronto has its …

Several cities now have “Greeter” or “Ambassador” programs, where local volunteers provide out-of-town travelers with their time and knowledge of their city. I have used …

For the first time ever, my husband and I are going to go skiing in the majestic Rocky Mountains: in March of 2006 we are …

Ottawa has a myriad of sights to visit and the ByWard Market is one of the major entertainment areas in Ottawa. It combines a great …

During our upcoming ski trip in the Alberta Rockies this March, we’ll be visiting Calgary for the first time. As a matter of fact, it …

In anticipation of my upcoming trip to Ottawa next weekend I have started to do some research and contacted Ottawa Tourism. Ottawa, as Canada’s capital, …

Calgary is currently experiencing a major boom and one of the most dynamic and fastest growing cities in Canada. It is truly the gateway to …

In early December of 2007 I decided to embark on a three day winter getaway to Niagara Falls, Ontario. In order to explore the city …

For a long time I have wanted to travel to San Francisco again. Finally, in February of 2008, I had an opportunity to visit one …

San Francisco – a dream destination for so many people across the world… Well, in February of 2008 I finally had to opportunity to revisit …