North America Backpacker Guide

Both the US and Canada are popular destinations for backpackers and those on gap years from the UK. The sheer scale of the area concerned makes it impossible to make firm recommendations on routes or places to visit.

Adventurous backpackers in Canada can sample some of the toughest terrain in existence on pre-arranged expeditions, enjoying stupendous natural beauty in the Canadian Rockies, unbridled wilderness on the edge of Alaska or experience the routes taken by Klondike gold rushers at the turn of the century. Attach sophisticated modern cities and Canada has it all.

The USA needs little introduction and remains a very popular target for travellers, especially those enjoying a gap year. From the beaches of the west coast and Florida, the cities of New York and LA, huge open spaces and national parks, the Grand Canyon and deserts, it's all there and bigger than anywhere else.

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