north america
A smorgasbord of rugged nature, beautiful beach fronts, waterfalls and National Parks. On the other hand, North America is also home to massive cities, strong economies and a thriving theatre and arts culture.
North America is a continent that I’ve spent some time in, but there’s so much more to see. I’ve set foot in 12 of the 50 US States, although I’ve really only spent time in 10. There’s much more to do. I’ve also recently added Canada to my visited countries list, although I’ve only managed a short stint in Toronto, Schomberg and the Niagara region – again, there’s more ground to cover!
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