North America

By LISA TURNER New York City has many different landscapes. Because the city is divided into five different sections, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island, the culture among the Big Apple can be quite diversified and so is the overall panorama. Either for personal or political reasons, artists express themselves on the walls [...]

By ROSIE BALDWIN Something my Dad once said to me was that he would always be eighteen years old. This has become, I must say, a family trait. I know that I can speak for my entire family when I say that it is unlikely we will ever grow up, and at the age of [...]

By JAMES KAISER 1. Get an Early Start Sunrise is a breathtaking experience in any national park. But most park visitors snug in their sleeping bags, or in a comfy lodge, and sleep right through it. Wake up early and you’ll be treated to incredible views without the crowds, even at the most popular viewpoints. [...]

Caution: The USA Book can cause a serious case of restlessness and travel cravings. After having read every single page of the 256-page review copy I received courtesy of Lonely Planet, my longing to explore new places had increased by 200%, or so. I wanted to river raft in Arizona, visit vineyards in Napa Valley, powder ski [...]

By ISABELLA YORK The lure of a warm Christmas is calling. After doing cold-weather Christmases for years, my family and I are looking into places where we can enjoy the sunshine rather than the snowfall. I do love the quiet moments of winter, such as cuddling with my children in front of the fire. But [...]

Today, we visit one of Florida's most popular cities -- the home of Disneyland, Everglades, and the Museum of Arts and Sciences. [...]

Today's guest post was written by author Paul V. Stutzman as part of his first virtual book tour promoting his memoir "Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail". [...]

The photographer shot this on a drive back from Miami Beach. [...]

The strong economy by the end of the 19th century, when North America was fully settled, led to affordable popular tourism. Not only wealthy people had the means to travel. Also the less well-off set out to discover the continent – via canal barge, rail, steamboat, automobile, and even horseback. Coast to Coast: Vintage Travel [...]

The beauty of the New York skyline. [...]