TravBuddy.com: LMTaylor's North America 2008 - The Learning Experience travel blog Copyright 2005 TravBuddy LLC http://www.travbuddy.com/blogs/23027 So, starting in Canada, the girlfriend (check out /RachelSpencer for more info) and I will be travelling round North America for about 4 months. We will be spending about a month in Ontario before crossing into America to spend 88 days (thus avoiding having to get a Visa) travelling anti clockwise round the edge, with our plan being to visit Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, San Fran, LA, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami, Washington DC & lastly New York. en-us Tue, 06 May 2008 17:33:51 PST How wet can you get http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/How-wet-can-you-get-42 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:33:51 PST How wet can you get Niagara Falls, United States, May 06, 2008

So, after posponing it for three and a half we finally got to go to Niagara Falls. We looked online to try an…

]]> The Big Apple http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Big-Apple-41 Sat, 03 May 2008 21:07:54 PST The Big Apple New York, New York, May 03, 2008

So, after our encounter with Mr. Creepy we got up early to catch a bus to New York. While walking around DC we …

]]> Pandimonium http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Pandimonium-40 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:38:47 PST Pandimonium Washington, District of Columbia, Apr 30, 2008

So, after our adventures in the Everglades we flew to Washington DC. Our flight was at 10.30am so we aimed to …

]]> The Outpost http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Outpost-39 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:05:09 PST The Outpost Everglades, United States, Apr 24, 2008

So, after our adventures at the alligator farm we decided we wanted to visit more dangerous animals. We had h…

]]> Here a croc, there a croc, everywhere a croc croc (ok alligator) http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Here-croc-there-croc-everywhere-38 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:40:39 PST Here a croc, there a croc, everywhere a croc croc (ok alligator) Everglades, United States, Apr 22, 2008

So, into the Everglades we went. It took us three hours to get from Miami beach to the everglades, not the smo…

]]> Miami living http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Miami-living-37 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:30:07 PST Miami living Miami Beach, Florida, Apr 15, 2008

So, after the trials of Fort Lauderdale we moved to South Beach. We got up early and were standing at the bus …

]]> Oh Dear, what can the matter be http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Oh-Dear-what-can-matter-be-36 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:43:28 PST Oh Dear, what can the matter be Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Apr 12, 2008

So, we flew from Las Vegas to Fort Lauderdale as it was cheaper (much) than flying straight to Miami. We had to…

]]> How grand is the Grand Canyon?.......Very! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/How-grand-Grand-Canyon-Very-35 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:39:38 PST How grand is the Grand Canyon?.......Very! Grand Canyon, Arizona, Apr 10, 2008

So, Wednesday we got up bright and early (6am is TOO early) to meet a shuttle bus that was picking us up. It dropped …

]]> Viva Las Vegas http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Viva-Las-Vegas-34 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:16:17 PST Viva Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, Apr 08, 2008

So, after the disappointment of LA we were hoping Las Vegas would be better. We had to get up at the ungodly h…

]]> Lights, Camera, Action http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Lights-Camera-Action-33 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:35:02 PST Lights, Camera, Action Los Angeles, California, Apr 05, 2008

So, we are in Los Angeles, land of the rich and famous. We arrived at our hostel in Santa Monica around 1pm, i…

]]> Road Trip! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Road-Trip-32 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:04:18 PST Road Trip! Ventura, California, Mar 28, 2008

So, our road trip is from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Highway 1, along California's beautiful coastline.We collected our car at half six on Tu…

]]> BYOBW http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/BYOBW-San-Francisco-24 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:16:34 PST BYOBW San Francisco, California, Mar 25, 2008

So, lots to tell again. We moved hostels to a place called the Green Tortoise, those of you that pay attention …

]]> Blazing Saddles http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Blazing-Saddles-23 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:11:55 PST Blazing Saddles San Francisco, California, Mar 22, 2008

So, we are now in San Francisco! We awoke after far too little sleep in a not so nice hotel and had to pack up …

]]> On A Wing and A Prayer http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Wing-Prayer-22 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:55:09 PST On A Wing and A Prayer Portland, Oregon, Mar 15, 2008

So, its been an exciting few days! Thursday we tried to rent a car as we wanted to drive down the coast and che…

]]> Born Free http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Born-Free-21 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:18:13 PST Born Free Portland, Oregon, Mar 11, 2008

So, we are in Portland.We had to get up at 5am *swears a lot* to haul our asses down the hill to the bus stop to sit for three and a half hou…

]]> Doe, A Deer, A Female Deer! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Doe-Deer-Female-Deer-20 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:16:27 PST Doe, A Deer, A Female Deer! Port Angeles, Washington, Mar 09, 2008

So, we have spent the last day and a half in Port Angeles, Washington.It was an hour and a half ferry ride from Victoria during which we had a bit of…

]]> Octopus Attacks! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Octopus-Attacks-19 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:09:41 PST Octopus Attacks! Victoria, Canada, Mar 08, 2008

So, I am writing this while sitting on a ferry to Port Angeles. We have just spent two days on Vancouver Islan…

]]> So much to say, so long a post! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/much-say-long-post-18 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:16:52 PST So much to say, so long a post! Vancouver, Canada, Mar 04, 2008

So, theres a lot to tell! Our first full day in Vancouver we decided to visit Granville island (which isnt actu…

]]> Geek Heaven http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Geek-Heaven-17 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:58:11 PST Geek Heaven Vancouver, Canada, Mar 01, 2008

So, we are now in Vancouver, B.C.Let me first recap what we spent the last few days doing in Seattle.So, the day after my migraine we decided to go…

]]> Oh I Do Love To Be Beside The Sea (sorta)...... http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Oh-Love-Be-Beside-Sea-sorta-16 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:22:07 PST Oh I Do Love To Be Beside The Sea (sorta)...... Seattle, Washington, Feb 26, 2008

So, Seattle, home of Dark Angel, Frasier, Gray's Anatomy and Starbucks. Saturday was spent orientating ou…

]]> Farewell Chicago http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Farewell-Chicago-15 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:50:24 PST Farewell Chicago Seattle, Washington, Feb 23, 2008

So, we are now in Seattle.   Our last night in Chicago was spent at the John Hancock building. Entry to the observation deck was $15 so we d…

]]> Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Lions-Tigers-Bears-Oh-14 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:17:24 PST Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My Chicago, Illinois, Feb 18, 2008

So, theres lots to say! Firstly we visited Lincoln Park zoo. Our hostel is a ten minute walk from the zoo, just…

]]> The Good, The Cute and the Funky http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Good-Cute-Funky-13 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:58:06 PST The Good, The Cute and the Funky Chicago, Illinois, Feb 15, 2008

So, Chicago is pretty cool. Wednesday we went exploring. We got the free bus from our hotel up to Navy Pier and…

]]> Do Not Put Your hands Up For Detroit! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Not-Put-Your-hands-Up-Detroit-12 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:51:51 PST Do Not Put Your hands Up For Detroit! Chicago, Illinois, Feb 12, 2008

So, we are now in Chicago! We left the hostel in Ottawa at 1pm on Monday and caught the bus to the Greyhound St…

]]> Seeing Me Seeing You http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Seeing-Me-Seeing-You-11 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:38:24 PST Seeing Me Seeing You Ottawa, Canada, Feb 07, 2008

So, whats been happening folks? Its strange, since leaving England I have no idea whats going on back home, I didnt even know Heath Ledger had died …

]]> I C Ice http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/C-Ice-10 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:24:46 PST I C Ice Ottawa, Canada, Feb 04, 2008

So, the storm is finally over, 30cms of snow all in all. We saw in the Winterlude book that there was a free pancake breakfast so we were up nice an…

]]> Snow Dear, Here Dear, No Dear http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Snow-Dear-Here-Dear-No-Dear-9 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:49:20 PST Snow Dear, Here Dear, No Dear Ottawa, Canada, Feb 02, 2008

So, we are now in Ottawa. We arrived Wednesday afternoon, after getting the bus from Quebec City back to Montreal where we had to change and get on…

]]> A New Hell http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/New-Hell-8 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:48:17 PST A New Hell Quebec, Canada, Jan 30, 2008

So, a rather tired pair face the day. We were in the kitchen area having breakfast when our stalker came in. I really cant keep called her our sta…

]]> Enter The Walrus... http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Enter-Walrus-7 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:51:45 PST Enter The Walrus... Quebec, Canada, Jan 29, 2008

So, we have been in Quebec City Since Monday. We got the bus from Montreal which cost us $76.76 return. We arrived at a rather grand looking bus …

]]> In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle..... http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Jungle-Mighty-Jungle-6 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:41:08 PST In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle..... Montreal, Canada, Jan 26, 2008

So, we are now in Montreal, Quebec. We caught the train up from Toronto on Tuesday, which was a five and a half hour journey through some very cold t…

]]> Don't Eat Yellow Snow! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Dont-Eat-Yellow-Snow-5 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:35:10 PST Don't Eat Yellow Snow! Haliburton, Canada, Jan 18, 2008

So, my body hurts everywhere, I have a HUGE bruise on my left arm and I'm knackered............but it was FANTASTIC!!!!Yesterday we went up to the …

]]> Snow, Inuits and Markets http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Snow-Inuits-Markets-4 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:39:45 PST Snow, Inuits and Markets Toronto, Canada, Jan 16, 2008

So we woke to find that it had snowed overnight!It was only about an inch deep and most of it had already melted on the pavements as everywhere i…

]]> Our First Day http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Our-First-Day-3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:11:45 PST Our First Day Toronto, Canada, Jan 15, 2008

So, after some much needed sleep we woke refreshed and ready to explore.We headed out to find the tourist information centre, which turned out to be …

]]> Getting There http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Getting-There-2 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:15:25 PST Getting There Toronto, Canada, Jan 14, 2008

So, lets recap! 6.30am the alarm sounds and I drag myself out of bed and hop in the shower, I had taken my straighteners to Rachel's as I wanted to…

]]> T'was The Night Before....... http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/23027/Twas-Night-Before-1 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:22:14 PST T'was The Night Before....... London, England, Jan 12, 2008

I'm ready to go NOW!!!!

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