Welcome to the USA
We have been to 21 states in the USA and have enjoyed them all. The American landscape is diverse, even more so than Canada. Each state offers unique scenery. I often think that North Americans take the USA for granted when it comes to vacation destinations. Yes, their dollar is stronger than ours but there are destinations that are affordable since cost of living is lower. Texas is our favourite state—we plan to winter there someday (hopefully sooner than later!) We love the people, the food, the weather, everything. Can’t wait to go back, y’all.
Posts on the USA…
- Traffic and parking woes, gobs of crowds, and a lack of planning made or visit to this iconic National Park less than remarkable.
- If you believe life should be less stressful, less rushed, less about stuff and more about living, check out these inspirational travel books.
- See the biggest tree on earth in the colossal sequoia groves in California.
- Named as the #1 destination to visit in the USA, this giant canyon was carved by water millions of years ago.
- A huge jewel in the crown of Texas, this small town with elegance and grit will call you back again and again.
- Countless colours, hues, and shades paint a tapestry of time as far as the eye can see in Arizona.
- Tour a battlefield of epic proportions in Montana.
- Have your prayers answered in the “Capital of Texas Hill Country”.
- Imagine stepping into a real-life mirage. Dazzling white gypsum sand dunes shimmer like snow beneath your feet. Specks of tiny twinkling stars in the sand reflect the blazing hot Chihuahuan Desert sun at this incredible National Park.
- Check out a town with German soul in the heart of Texas Hill Country.
- Take a stroll (and maybe dance across Texas’ oldest dance floor) in the most delightful town in Hill Country.
- These quaint, pretty little painted churches made Oprah’s must-see list.
- A little town in Texas where the streets smell like bacon.
- San Antonio is famous for the Alamo but don’t forget the charming small towns surrounding this metropolis.
- Not a touristy town, this small jewel in Texas Hill Country will make you feel right at home.
- Austin, our favourite city to visit, is perfectly located in central Texas with a plethora of small towns to explore.
- You can’t find barbeque anywhere else in the world like this.
- This eccentric small town boasts the title, “Cowboy Capital of the World”.
- Follow us on our epic road trip from Canada to Texas.
- When you are driving thousands of kilometres in a car with your spouse, you learn a thing or two about each other.
- The Big Easy can be a culture shock on your first day but is picture perfect when you settle in.
- Southern charm at its finest, the Lone Star State is a pleasure to visit anytime. Here’s why we love it so much.
To get the story on our travel adventure that took us away from Canada for nearly six months, check out my book Roam Free: A Travel Transformation Memoir.
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