North America is a continent which lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. There is quite some disagreement about the exact number of countries that make up North America. Science and politics cannot agree on this. Being politically only Canada and America are seen as North America. Scientifically (if we look purely at the continent), then also Mexico, Greenland, Bermuda and Saint Pierre and Miquelon are also part of it.
North America is a continent of natural beauty to the extremes. Of the countless National Parks in America in which you can drive from forested areas to desert to ski resorts in a few hours, to the Northern lights in Greenland and Canada. A trip through Canada and the United States is a world trip in itself. Did you know that this continent in the north also has real winter destinations? In terms of safety, you are generally good in Canada in America. Still, there are some areas, especially in the larger cities, where you should be wary. Therefore, always check the most recent before departure travel advice of the Dutch government.
Animal lovers will find themselves in a true mecca in the National Parks. In America, Canada, Mexico and Greenland, large tracts of land (and sea) are protected areas. You come here to spot whales in Northern America, Canada and Greenland. Bears (both black and grizzly bears) can also be seen in large numbers in many of the national parks in Northern America and Canada. And then we haven't even mentioned the countless reindeer, wolves and moose... If you get up early and take the time to discover the nature reserves, you will be treated to the best that Mother Nature has to offer.
We (Roy and Ellen), are going overland from North to South America! We picked up our 4×4 car a few days ago in the port of Halifax Canada and packed all our stuff from the suitcases in the car. We are...
The most famous cities in Canada are undoubtedly the pleasant metropolises of Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. Canada's capital is perhaps more unknown: Ottawa. While the Canadian capital's offerings are huge...
After the hellish drive from Florida to Colorado via Arkansas and Kansas, among others, we finally arrived in Colorado. We arrived after dark at our wild camping spot about 15 minutes from the entrance to...
It's 2 weeks before our ship is shipped to Halifax and we've received an email from the forwarder: The boat is delayed… Well that's a good start, but we knew what we were getting into. "Fine"...
Many of you on Facebook will probably have noticed that we are now in Colorado, while according to our initial travel schedule we would actually first travel north (including Chicago and Wisconsin) and then...
Hi, we are Roy and Ellen. We go on an adventure, overland from North to South America. We bought a Jeep Wrangler, converted it into an off-road cabin on all-terrain tires and renamed it Red and we...
Many travelers have a roadtrip by California in the United States high on the wish list. Logical, because California has so much beauty to offer! Known for its megacities, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco...
It will not have escaped anyone's attention, not even in the Netherlands, that there has been another mass shooting at an elementary school in the United States of America. This time 19 children and 2 adults lost their lives. The...
About an hour's drive from downtown Miami is the Everglades National Park (Google Maps location here). It is a large swamp reserve mostly run by the native Indians. The swamp area is at...
The beautiful city of Miami in Florida has a lot to offer. We spent several weeks in our one year journey across America! The beautiful white beaches in and around Miami are just one attraction...
Alligators and bears are not the only danger in Florida. Get to know the life-threatening mud puddles! Because yes, you see that right… . That just ended well! The front wheel came pretty good in this piece...
We leave America's oldest settlement St. Augustine and continue our ultimate USA roadtrip further south but first go further inland. These days we visit some beautiful state forests...
After another beautiful sunrise right by the sea, we were ready for history and culture again. We like a bit of variety. We have moved further south in recent days and have a spot...
We continue our roadtrip across America from Amelia Island and Amelia City towards St. Augustine. In the previous two blogs, we spent a lot of time on the beach with the 4×4 camper and cycled in the old...
After we had spent a wonderful day on the beach with our 4×4 camper, we woke up the next morning in another beautiful spot on the beach. We also enjoyed a fresh cup of coffee...
After being mentally and physically recharged in the nature of both Barrington and Blythe Island county parks, it was time for some variety. We wanted the beach and fun and that's why we chose...
We continue our roadtrip through America further south. After some wonderful days in and around Savannah, Georgia, it was high time to put in some miles to stay on track. We want in a few...
After our fantastic time in New York City, we settled down for a few days in the cute little town of Annapolis in the state of Maryland. Because we still have to wait at least a week before our camper in the port of...
In the previous blogs you could read how I had to figure out how to ship our motorhome to America, how I am trying to get an American visa for one year and what huge barriers we had to overcome...
Anyone who follows us knows that we have set our sights on overlanding in North America (the United States and Canada) for 2022. We are going to ship our 4×4 RV to Baltimore, but the vehicle has to...
North America, the continent that brings together Canada, the United States and Greenland. North America offers a thousand and one options for every type of traveler. Even though the United States is very western, there are huge differences with Europe† Everything and everything is big in the United States, the amount of food, the roads, the buildings. It is the land of unlimited possibilities with Route 66, The Big Apple, Thank God It's Friday, Yellowstone, Hollywood, Alaska, Hawaii, Disney, Memphis, The Rocky Mountains, Greyhounds, Seven Eleven, baseball, bears, TV, the Grand Canyon, Broadway, and McDonald's.
Whale watching, getting to know the Inuit lifestyle and doing cultural in Vancouver or Montreal for example. Canada is the largest country in North America and is the second largest country in the world. Canada is more European than the United States. Because it is fairly sparsely populated, you will still find many untouched nature reserves here.
North America is versatile and adventurous. Roadtrippend through the US on Route 66, a city trip along the Canadian metropolises of Vancouver and Montreal or a week of sun and sea on the hot Mexican coast: you will go home with a suitcase full of beautiful memories. Canada has beautiful nature in store for you and cities with a European atmosphere such as Vancouver and Montreal. The United States of course has an irresistible attraction in New York. But there are so many other beautiful cities: Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, New Orleans, Denver, just to name a few. All cities with their own character. And what about the beautiful nature reserves and National Parks, Route 66, the unbeatable Las Vegas, the world-famous beaches of Miami and LA! Enough choice for discerning travellers.
Greenland, a country that you don't think of first when you hear or see North America. Greenland has rugged and imposing landscapes that range from rocky mountain ranges and giant icebergs to deep fjords and dry tundra. Other Greenland highlights include: Kulusuk 'The world's most unusual day trippers dream', dog sledding trips, swimming in hot springs with views of the drifting icebergs, traditional villages and Ilulissat, the world's most impressive glacier outside Antarctica.
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