The Canadian
People travelling in the sleeper carriage of The Canadian were chatty and friendly. Meals were included in the restaurant carriage for sleeper class which added to the social atmosphere of the journey, making it one big party.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls on the boarder between the USA and Canada. The largest, Horseshoe Falls, runs along both sides of the border.
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Toronto
Downtown Toronto is compact, easy to move around with plenty to see and do. The Royal Ontario Museum with its impressive collection of dinosaurs and East Asian artefacts is well worth a visit. While the St Lawrence Market makes for a tasty and entertaining exploration.
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Quebec City
Montreal to Quebec was a quick hop by Canadian standards – a train journey of about three and a half hours. I felt very much at home in Quebec City.
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New York to Montreal
Montreal has a population of almost two million and its centre has the feel of a large city. I stayed in the suburbs which had a very English feel to the extent that they even looked like the residential areas of Havant – near my hometown in England.
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New York City to Vancouver by Train
New York City to Vancouver by train. A journey exploring New York, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, The Canadian Rockies, and Vancouver.
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The Mayan Murals at Bonampak
The Mayan murals at Bonampak are in outstanding condition despite being open to the elements.
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Yaxchilan – A Hidden Mayan Gem
Yaxchilan – A hidden Mayan gem in the jungles of the Chiapas, while remote, is now easily accessible from Palenque. It takes about three hours by bus to get to the Usumacinta River which forms the border between Guatemala and Mexico.
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The Mayan Ruins of Palenque
The Mayan ruins of Palenque lie in the jungle of the Mexican state of Chiapas. While some areas in Chiapas are considered dangerous, the route from Palenque airport to the town and the amazing ruins are usually safe.
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Lhasa – Monasteries
Lhasa – Monasteries: A peaceful couple of days exploring Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, and the equally impressive Ganden Monastery outside of Lhasa.
