An overview and links to coverage of my trip to New York, Vancouver, Seattle and Los Angeles via a mix of international business class flights and long distance trains.
Gallery: Vancouver to Los Angeles by train
The photographic version of my rail journey along the west coast.
Routemap: Vancouver to Los Angeles by train
An interactive map of the rail route down the west coast of America.
Gallery: Vancouver to Seattle on the Amtrak Cascades
From Canada to the US, by train.
Gallery: Vancouver
An attempt to capture some of the endlessly rewarding views to be found in and of Vancouver.
North Vancouver
Checking out some of Vancouver’s ticketed attractions – the Capilano suspension bridge, and Grouse Mountain – plus some additional wanderings.
Gallery: Vancouver Aquarium
My favourite shots from a visit to Vancouver’s aquarium – the ‘Sea Monsters Revealed’ exhibition, and a wide variety of jellyfish!
New York to Vancouver in Cathay Pacific Business Class
Crossing the Americas in extreme comfort, thanks to a bargain-priced avios redemption.
Gallery: Toronto
Highlights from my visit to Toronto, September 2011.
Toes Over Toronto
A little after 9am this morning found me perched on a bench with four strangers, each of us anonymously dressed in oversized red jumpsuits, further constrained by straps that pull awkwardly at limbs. I’d been temporarily relieved of all my possessions except my clothes, lest I somehow cause harm with them later; permanently relieved of almost $200; breathalysed; swabbed for narcotics; had surrendered my passport; and waived my right to sue over distress, injury or death.
All because I fancied a stroll.
Gallery: Montreal
A selection from my visit to Montreal, August 2011.
Video Highlights: Canada 2011
Having picked up a dSLR the summer before, I collected some small video fragments alongside my usual photos. Not sure how well it worked, but here's the compilation! Read more [...]
Gallery: Toronto
Gallery from my first visit to Toronto, September 2009.
Snow Leopards
A few shots of my favourite inhabitants at Toronto Zoo.
Gallery: Niagara
Niagara, from the Canadian side – on a day trip from Toronto.
Gallery: Banff and Lake Louise
Photos from my visit to the Banff International Research Station, and a side trip to Lake Louise.
Calgary
My first real experience of immigration officers was not a friendly one…