Discover the best food to sample, souvenirs to buy, and attractions to visit in North America. Also, get travel tips for your next trip.
Ohio: The Buckeye State, Birthplace of Aviation, and Heart of it All. Ohio is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame. For a day in nature, visit Hocking Hills. Ohio’s inventions are the phonograph, gas-powered automobile, golf balls, and Superman. Then there’s Neil Armstrong, the first … Read more
San Antonio, Texas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, but it’s so much more than that. As a native San Antonian, I’m a bit biased, but the city is full of fun and exciting things to do. San Antonio is famous for its Hispanic culture and Spanish colonial missions. … Read more
Fort Worth is one of the most unique cities in Texas and in the country. Having lived in several cities in Texas, it’s one of my favorite places to live and visit. Together with Dallas, it is part of one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas. It’s known as the city of cowboys … Read more
Asheville is a mountain city in western North Carolina. Most notably, Asheville is famous for its Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate. It’s also known for its craft beer scene. While visiting, check out the art scene and architecture, and have a relaxing afternoon in Pack Square Park. And what’s visiting a historic town without … Read more
Austin, Texas is one of the most exciting and cool cities in Texas and the country. As the state’s capital, it serves as the political and cultural center of Texas. It may not be as big as some of the other Texan cities such as Dallas or Houston, but it makes up for it with … Read more
Dallas, Texas is one of the most famous cities in America. Almost wherever you go in the world, people will be familiar with the name for a variety of reasons. Internationally, Dallas is known as the home of J.R. Ewing in the hit sitcom Dallas. Domestically, the city is most known as the site of … Read more
Charlotte is known for being the largest city in North Carolina. Although it is not the state capital, Charlotte’s population is nearly double in size. Famous for its sports, museums, and outdoor life, there’s always plenty to do. Charlotte is also the pimento cheese capital of the world. So whether you’re checking out a Carolina … Read more
British Columbia is the third largest and most westerly province in Canada. Sitting between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province is commonly referred to as “Beautiful British Columbia” – for a very good reason. British Columbia is known for its breathtaking mountains, lush forests, and rugged coastline. It’s the only province in … Read more
Nova Scotia is one of three Maritime provinces and it’s the second smallest province in Canada. With over 13,000 kilometers of gorgeous coastline, it’s known as “Canada’s Ocean Playground”. If you love the ocean, Nova Scotia is the perfect destination for you! Nova Scotia is known for its huge fishing industry, picturesque lighthouses, and endless … Read more
If you ever ask a Texan where they’re from, you’ll know the answer immediately. Not because of the accent, but because no matter where you are in the world, the answer will never be America. It’ll always be Texas. Texas is known worldwide for its pride, but there is so much more to the Lone … Read more
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