Americas

Cold, hard to get to and expensive. Manitoba's Polar Bear region has a lot against it. But Bonnie Lynn finds her visit fully worthwhile.

Lindsay Salt finds geological pre-history and the forces of nature collide in Iceland, perhaps the most primeval country on earth. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

In rural Mexico Elizabeth Dickinson gives herself over to a massage therapy that involves bathing in Mezcal, breathing its fumes, and massaging its exctracts. Arugaby that's actually rather a waste.

A lot of Costa Rica is hidden in Jungle. Szidonia Lorincz treks through most of it to discover ten different waterfalls in a long Central American day.

In the shadow of Pikes Peak, Colorado's resort town of Manitou Springs offers challenging hikes and natural beauty. But Melinda Malcolm is old enough to know better, and sticks to the spa and a series of bars.

In the Mexican town of Zihuatenego Paul Michelson tests positive. But help is on hand with take-out pizzas ordered somewhat improbably - from California.

Eric Whitehead heads into Northern Ontario and the mud-road town of Moosonee. He finds Cree Country something of a revelation.

Norman Handley's overland bus crosses from Venezuela into Colombia - something of a lawless zone

Norman Harndy travels to the heart of Venezuela to see the world's highest waterfall. It's no walk in the park.

On the way north from Brazil, Norman Handy feels rather self-conscious walking around with carrier-bags full of cash. But he soon notices that he's not alone.

Is it Colombia? Peru? or Brazil? No, Leticia - or Tabatinga to the Brazilans - is one of the few places in Latin America where three borders meet. Norman Handy drinks in three different countries in about as many hours.

Rain doesn't slow Norman Handy's ferry up Brazil's biggest river. A faulty engine has already done that. But it adds a new element to the boat's symphony of sound.

Fresh from a Machu Picchu trek, Sankar Chatterjee finds a gentle consolation - and far less strenuous exercise - amongst Lima's magic fountains.

Norman Handy finds he doesn't sleep well on his first night on an Amazon ferry. He should have travelled hammock class to explore Brazil's interior.

Norman Handy explores the range of options - to suit different budgets - available for travellers on a ferry up the Amazon, Brazil's greatest river. Hint: he doesn't travel hammock class.

Linday Salt travels north into British Columbias Desolation Sound to meet Canada's grizzly bears in the wild. She finds Toba Inlet also presents a chance to meet the area's indigenous people. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

Linday Salt finds the coastal settlement of Sooke gives her a relaxing experience of British Columbia. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble

As restrictions ease, Lindsay Salt heads out to Vancouver Island's eastern coast. She finds plenty of nature and one of Canada's latest tourist attractions. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

Eric Whitehead finds that Sedona is a beautiful bit of Arizona. Though his weldome is somewhat underwhelming.

This is the story of a Costa Rican day Sarah Kante still can't believe she's lived through. This is the story of what happens when you decide to just go off on the road by yourself.

Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas proved the ideal place for Bonnie Lynn to meet up with an old friend.

After something of a wandering lifetime, Martin Oliver finds himself surviving Covid in Brazil's one-time coastal Capital, Salvador.

There's nothing bad about Pittsburgh apart from the name, says Chris Edwards after a visit to one of the USA's mot underrated cities.

Lindsay Salt finds plenty to celebrate in Canada on a visit to Vancouver Island's Western coast.

If you're in America and visiting Pennsylvania, Joseph Ciccanti says visit Longwood Gardens. Plants and flowers pictured by Annie Ciccanti.

Lindsay Salt finds her travel options limited by the ongoing pandemic, so stays close to her Canadian home. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

Eric Whitehead finds the Chilean Capital a warm and friendly place, and all the better for an earthquake or two.

Elizabeth von Pier finds Covid cramps her travel style. In her latest journey she travels barely 40 miles from her Boston home.

Canadian Lindsay Salt takes a visit 'overseas': she leaves her Vancouver home and takes a ferry to Vancouver Island. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

In a Covid year, Bonnie Lynn chooses a domestic trip. Riggins, Idaho proves the perfect place to bond with her grandchildren - with no quarantine involved.

Lindsay Salt heads to the deep south to meet the indigenous Acoma people who still call this inhospitable landscape home. All photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

San Miguel de Allende's greatest fiesta celebrates their own patron saint, San Miguel. Elizabeth von Pier takes to the streets.

Lindsay Salt finds the uphill challenges outweighed by the downhill whizzing as she tours the volcanoes, churches and coffee plantations of America's Pacific outpost. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

A hike around the desert between the Mojave and Colorado deserts proves something of a highlight from Lindsay Salt's visit to Palm Springs. Photographs, as ever, by David Grimble.