United States of America

Country number:
32
Territory number:
34
"The youth of America is their oldest tradition. It has been going on now for three hundred years. To hear them talk one would imagine they were in their first childhood. As far as civilisation goes they are in their second."
Oscar Wilde

Tales from United States of America

Puerto Rico - Island of Enchantment in a Nutshell

Puerto Rico's (self imposed) nickname is Island of Enchantment, in deference to the gorgeous scenery. There's plenty to entertain and fabulous mountains, forests and...
Puerto Rico's (self imposed) nickname is Island of Enchantment, in deference to the gorgeous scenery. There's plenty to entertain and fabulous mountains, forests and 270 miles of beaches to enjoy
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Puerto Rico - The Beautiful Beaches of the South West - Rest of the Caribbean 2

The mountain scenery of Puerto Rico, down to Ponce (guess who that’s named after) is stunning. Though all the signposting is in Spanish
The mountain scenery of Puerto Rico, down to Ponce (guess who that’s named after) is stunning. Though all the signposting is in Spanish
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San Juan, the Capital of Puerto Rico - Rest of the Caribbean 1

The old city was built on the western half of a small island called the Isleta de San Juan, today connected to the mainland...
The old city was built on the western half of a small island called the Isleta de San Juan, today connected to the mainland by two bridges and a causeway.
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U.S.A. - San Francisco and a Day Trip to Yosemite - Islands Around Australia Part 1

I can see why all these people have come. The Yosemite mountain views are straight from Microsoft screensavers.
I can see why all these people have come. The Yosemite mountain views are straight from Microsoft screensavers.
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Not Getting to See Much of Guam - The Northern Pacific 2

The water of Guam is azure, framed by the reef and some cliffs topped by ‘Two Lovers Point’.
The water of Guam is azure, framed by the reef and some cliffs topped by ‘Two Lovers Point’.
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Guam, the Island of Warriors - in a Nutshell

The inhabitants of Guam are called Guamanians, and they are American citizens by birth.
The inhabitants of Guam are called Guamanians, and they are American citizens by birth.
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The Tourist Trail - Saipan - Northern Mariana Islands - The Northern Pacific 1

Whole families committed ritual suicide onto the rocks, or into the boiling sea below, to avoid the shame of surrender to the Americans.
Whole families committed ritual suicide onto the rocks, or into the boiling sea below, to avoid the shame of surrender to the Americans.
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Saipan - The Northern Mariana Islands in a Nutshell - With a Rant About British Airways

Saipan has the cleanest air in the United States and the most consistent temperature in the world (79-89)!
Saipan has the cleanest air in the United States and the most consistent temperature in the world (79-89)!
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USA- Making it to All Fifty States, Mainly on the Train, With an Eclipse Thrown In. - South Pacific 10

My mission is to visit all fifty states. in the U.S.A. I have ten to go, so I’ve booked four Amtrak rail journeys....
My mission is to visit all fifty states. in the U.S.A. I have ten to go, so I’ve booked four Amtrak rail journeys.
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