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A drive down the Atlantic sea coast from Maine to Florida will take you along a delicious path of seafood delicacies spiced with the culture of those who settled the region. In Maine, the seafood is stick-to-your-ribs no-nonsense. There's nothing simpler - or more satisfying - than a pot full of Maine steamers. Littlenecks, cherrystones or mussels, steamed in beer and dipped in pure creamery butter is a treat fit for gods who understand that serving a food au natural allows the flavor to stand on its own. New England is famous for its 'plain cooking' - clam chowder, baked beans, New England boiled dinner and Yankee Pot Roast are all dishes that simply aren't the same anywhere else in the country.

There's more to it than just seafood, though. Everyone knows that the only place to get a cheese steak is Philly, a bagel and lox is NYC and Chicago does the best ribs in the world. You can't leave New England without trying the salt water taffy or Vermont without a keg of maple syrup. No trip to Georgia would be complete without a slice of pecan pie, and if you think you're going to find real chili anywhere outside of Texas, well - Texans will tell you different.

For some, the regional cuisine is a matter of culture. In New Mexico, the blending of Native American and Spanish foods gives us blue corn tortillas with salsa, the mingling of piquant flavors sparked with native herbs and spices. Many Pennsylvania favorites have grown from Pennsylvania Dutch roots - shoofly pie and apple pandowdy graced many a hausfrau's table in the old days. In Louisiana the influence of the Caribbean and African shines through in dishes like gumbo and blackened swordfish, both mouth-searingly delicious.

Even within regions there are smaller pockets that are bastions of regional cooking. On opposite sides of the country, both San Francisco and New York City are famous for Chinese food thanks in large part to their large immigrant populations. Boston's North End is a feast for any lover of Italian food, but is renowned throughout the United States for its Italian pastries.

Like its people, the cuisine of the United States is a melange drawn from other nations and other cultures. From coast to coast, and border to border, each region has its specialties and delicacies. There is no one 'U.S. cuisine'. Instead, each region, each state, each city, each neighborhood has its own unique style and flavor, drawn from the people who settled there and made it home.

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Canada: Travel's Understated Treasure Canada: Travel's Understated Treasure by Frank Johnson

The second largest country in the world should by no means stand in the shadow of its more boisterous southern neighbor. Canada's 10 million square kilometers of land, lakes and life brings its own signature flavor to the North American continent. Travel through Canada is a truly mind-opening experience for even the most seasoned vacationer.

The region has been inhabited since the retreat of the last ice age, creating nearly 10,000 years of aboriginal history. Vikings roamed Canada's arctic shores long before Europeans began bickering over land rights during the 16th century. The French settlers founded Quebec City in 1608 while British explorers populated the Atlantic seaboard and Hudson Bay. European wars exacerbated Franco-British tensions until the American Revolution sent British refugees north, tipping the balance away from the French. Canada was finally unified under a constitution in 1867, while maintaining ties to the British crown. Since then, a large Quebec sovereignty movement has emerged in the French speaking province and has gained momentum at the federal level.

Canada's Untainted Urban Gems

Canada's cities are as diverse as its territory is expansive. French-speaking Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and arguably the liveliest in Canada. After the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the Biodome de Montreal filled in the empty stadium with four actively maintained ecosystems and numerous living exhibits. The collection of species is nothing short of phenomenal. Montreal has a thriving museum culture (buy a 3-museum pass) and an irresistible nightlife, boasting the largest dance floor in the country and a pioneering music scene with an eclecticism not to be found elsewhere. Travel west into Canada's serene backwoods to discover Vancouver, a metropolitan diamond in the rough of British Columbia's rugged wilderness. Ski Whistler's nearby slopes or enjoy a day of sailing, then flex your cosmopolitan muscle in the evening with a stroll through the acclaimed Vancouver Art Gallery and appetizers at Canada Place.

Visit Vancouver for a taste of Canada's blossoming multiculturalism and international flavor. For a slower and more intimate pace, discover Nova Scotia's capital of Halifax in the northeast. This revamped harbor town has become Canada's Hollywood, with a large number of movies and shows being filmed along the charming avenues.

Unlimited Supply of Adventure

Canada's Northwest and Yukon Territories offer some of the most pristine stretches of natural beauty in North America, along with the best light show around complements of the Aurora Borealis. Kluane National Park protects Yukon's World Heritage Sites and Canada's highest peak. In Alberta, Banff and Jasper National Parks provide the most spectacular views from the Canadian Rockies and a visit to Canada's Glacier National Park, British Columbia, is imperative to witness the retreating ancient glaciers. With 39 National Parks and Reserves, Canada provides an infinite stock of breathtaking encounters.

Due to Canada's extreme northern latitude, travel is best enjoyed during the summer months of July and August, even if the days are extremely long or endless. Winter sports can be enjoyed in many resorts year-round; however, December and January tend to be unbearably cold and dark, particularly in the northern regions.

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