North American Destinations

Viva la Via Rail

This trip to Canada relied heavily on train transportation. My dear old friend is a railway enthusiast and was keen ...
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Magnificent Montréal

Founded on an island by the French in the 17th century on the confluence of the Rivers Ottawa and St ...
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Jasper Jewel

Is this the jewel in Canada’s crown? Jasper – what a place! We visited this place more than once on ...
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Vancouver Vanity

I’d heard so much of this city prior to arriving there! In this modern world it’s hard to ignore the ...
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Baronial Banff

There is an undoubted link between the railways and the settlements in Canada. Banff is no exception. It’s a shame ...
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Whistle stop Winnipeg

This great Canadian railway odyssey has thrown up many delightful charms and none more so than the City of Winnipeg. There ...
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Niagara Galls

The next stop on my railway odyssey took me back to Niagara Falls. I shouldn’t have put myself through the ...
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Québec City Qualité

The first stop on our Canadian train odyssey from east to west starting at Toronto is the stunning city of ...
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New York, New York

Normally I take myself away at Christmas. This year, due to the financial climate and it being a tough year, ...
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City of trees!

My latest adventure has been across the Atlantic to the southern state of Georgia, and to its capital city, Atlanta ...
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