Fresh from the solitude of wilderness camping in California’s Kings Canyon National Park, it was perhaps to be expected we would take a little time to adjust to the busy, sprawling streets of Mexico City. We had unintentionally thrown ourselves in the deep end by arriving late on a Friday night to our hostel in […]
USA & Canada
New York
As a Londoner, it is difficult to assess New York without comparing the two cities. The American metropolis is often referred to as The City That Never Sleeps. I admit I was sceptical at first – could the Big Apple really have more events going on than London? However, I recognise that the name has […]
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US, yet thanks to its numerous colleges and universities (such as Harvard), the city exudes a youthful and relaxed atmosphere. The centre is a curious mix of heritage buildings, ‘60s style concrete blocks and modern glass skyscrapers. Historic points of interest are marked along the pleasant […]
Vancouver
You can sense it as soon as you arrive. There’s something about Vancouver which gives an immediate impression of a city that is softer around the edges than many of those found in America. Even places such as Seattle, which actively promote progressive policies on urban development, fail to match Vancouver’s greenery. In the US, […]
San Francisco
As with Las Vegas, it is difficult to arrive in San Francisco without some preconceptions. Certainly, the first impression of the city, when driving over Oakland Bay Bridge, is striking as your eye is drawn to the distinctive skyline of the financial district and, in particular, the Transamerica Pyramid. While the iconic Golden Gate Bridge […]
Las Vegas
What is there left to say about Vegas? The gambling mecca certainly earns its Sin City moniker thanks to its extravagant casinos and the seedy aspects of its nightlife. In spite of the opulent excess of this desert metropolis, the sense that Vegas lacks substance is unavoidable. Although Vegas is considered a hedonist’s paradise, the […]