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New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Banff and world-class powder from BC to Utah.
North America rewards those who go beyond the obvious. New York's mythology matches the reality — the Brooklyn Bridge at dawn, the Louvre-scale Met Museum, the borough food scenes that no travel guide fully captures. Los Angeles defies its reputation once you leave Hollywood. Canada contains some of the most extraordinary wilderness on earth within 2 hours of a major international airport.
No dedicated North America backpacker guides yet — check individual destination pages for budget tips.
The bridge walk and the most iconic Manhattan skyline view.
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway in one day.
The observatory with the complete LA basin panorama.
Humpbacks and orcas in the Salish Sea.
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New York: Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov are ideal — summer is hot and crowded. Los Angeles: Mar–May and Sep–Nov for the best weather. Canada (Summer): Jun–Sep for Banff and Vancouver — the Icefields Parkway at its most accessible. Canada (Winter): Dec–Mar for Whistler and Northern Lights in the Yukon.
ESTA required for UK/EU nationals visiting the US ($21). Canada eTA (CA$7) required for most.
A car is essential in Los Angeles and for the Canadian Rockies — distances are too large for public transport.
Tipping in the US: 18–22% at restaurants, 15–20% for taxis. Not optional.
Canadian Working Holiday Visa for under-35 Western nationals — turns a trip into a year-long adventure.
New York and Chicago winters are extreme — pack accordingly if visiting Dec–Feb.
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