North America Articles
Articles about destinations in North America
What Is El Salvador Best Known For? A Traveler's Introduction
El Salvador — the smallest country in Central America and the only one without a Caribbean coastline — has a reputation that often precedes it: violence, gangs, emigration. That reputation, while rooted in a painful history, is increasingly outdated....
Utah's Temple Square: The World's Most Famous Mormon Landmark Explained
In the center of Salt Lake City, Utah, stands one of the most recognizable religious landmarks in the Western Hemisphere: Temple Square, a 35-acre complex that serves as the global headquarters and most sacred site of the Church of Jesus Christ of La...
Is It Hard to See Sloths in Panama When You Travel?
Panama is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth — a narrow land bridge between two continents where species from North and South America overlap. Among the most coveted wildlife sightings for visitors are sloths. Here's everything you need to...
Where Americans Loved to Travel in the 1960s
The 1960s were the golden age of American travel. The Interstate Highway System was brand new. Jet passenger service had just become mainstream. America was prosperous, optimistic, and eager to explore. Here's where people actually went — and why it ...
What Drugs Are Legal in Colorado? A Traveler's Clear Guide
Colorado made history in 2012 when voters passed Amendment 64, making it one of the first places in the world to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. If you're visiting the state, here's a clear, honest breakdown of what's legal, what isn't, an...
The Church Nightclub Denver: A History of the Most Iconic Venue in the Mile High City
At the corner of East 22nd Avenue and Champa Street in Denver's Capitol Hill neighbourhood stands one of the most visually arresting nightclubs in the United States. The Church — formally styled The Church Nightclub — occupies a late-19th-century Got...