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- English Speaking Countries are easy to get around for English speakers, historically interesting, generally safe from violent crime, offer few health problems and are often blessed with spectacular scenery. Careful, eco-friendly developement of these landscapes and the provision of appropriate facilities makes these countries among the best in the world for outdoor pursuits, especially hiking.

- The Downside is that they are not cheap, the weather is often unpredictable, cuisine can be dull and not dissimilar to one's home diet [maybe that's a good point?] and the thrill of alien discovery is distinctly lacking.

- Self drive car hire is often the best way to get around these spacious, picturesque countries when you've had enough city culture. Good infrastructure, safe driving conditions and good quality rental cars at a reasonable price give drivers the freedom to escape timetables and pick the right spot at the right time for the right activity.

 

Australia Travel Guide

Australia's Gold Coast, Surfer's Paradise

The Gold Coast, Australia

Australia is a pretty safe country and especially good for beach life, partying, relaxing with friendly locals, wide-open spaces, long self-drive trips and fun city life, though a bit short of arts and culture. It's also a popular holiday work destination.
Best in the south: Nov-March [summer]. e.g. Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania. Worst: April-Sept [south]
Best in the north: May-Oct. e.g. Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Darwin. Worst: Nov - March [north]

See also: Sydney Travel Guide | Melbourne Travel Guide | Cairns Travel Guide | Australia Map

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New Zealand Travel Guide

Hiking the Routeburn track, New Zealand

Hiking the Routeburn Track, South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand is very safe, world famous for magnificent walks and mad outdoor pursuits of the bungee kind, though lacking in arts and 'culture'.
Best: Nov-April [summer, note that school holidays are from Dec 20th to the end of January so it's a busy time].
Worst: the rest, though June-Oct is good for skiing.

See also: New Zealand Tours | New Zealand Pictures | New Zealand Walking | New Zealand Map

UK Travel Guide

Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London, England, UK

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London, England, UK

The UK [England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland] is fairly safe, stuffed with history, urban culture, colourful sporting events and great walks, if you can tolerate the frequently terrible weather, high costs and glum faces.
Best: April-Sept. [July/August are crowded, prices will be up, accomodation difficult] Worst: Jan-Feb.

See also: UK Tours | London Travel Guide | Edinburgh Guide | England Travel Guide | Scotland Travel Guide

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Ireland Travel Guide

Ireland road

The Republic of Ireland [as opposed to Northern Ireland, which is part of the Unted Kingdom] is safe though famously wet, has a rich culture - much of it embedded in lively and attractive Dublin, many castles, lots of space and provides superb, bracing [a euphemism for wet and windy!] walks as well as a clutch of boisterous festivals. Ireland Map
Best: May-September.
Worst: Jan-Feb.

See also: Dublin Travel Guide

South Africa Travel Guide

Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa

Drakensberg, South Africa

South Africa is a country in the mould of Australia, with a fine climate, hardy, amiable locals, plenty of outdoor action - particularly hiking and surfing - and excellent robust cuisine.
Scenery is stunning, wildlife is rampant and prices are inexpensive. Crime is a concern but is avoidable with common sense and attention to local advice. This is a great self-drive country with stunning views and low-traffic roads.
Best: Spring [Sept-Nov] and Autumn [Feb-May], but also good in winter [June-Sept].

See also: South Africa Tours | South Africa Beaches | South Africa Map

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USA Travel Guide

Zion Canyon, USA

America is not as gun-happy as movies would have us believe, providing you choose the right destination. It offers a massive variety of outdoor pursuits, long self-drive trips [try the RV lifestyle!], and lively urban culture, though it's so big that tourists need to focus and not try to see everything in one holiday.
The worst thing about the USA is probably airport arrival, the immigration routine and the incredibly unpleasant customs officials. Do not joke with them!
Best: depends on the target area. Southern States [Florida, Texas, Arizona, Southern California, Louisiana are great Oct-March, but unbearably hot and sticky June-Sept. Northern States such as Washington, New York and Massachusetts will be very cold in winter and quite hot in the summer.

See also: New York Pictures | Las Vegas Pictures | Burning Man Pictures | USA Pictures

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US Guides by region:

South West | California | San Francisco | Los Angeles | Arizona | Las Vegas

North West | Seattle | Rocky Mountains

Great Plains | Texas | Dallas | Southern States | New Orleans | Florida | Miami | Alaska | Hawaii

Atlantic Coast | New York City | New England | Boston | Great Lakes | Chicago

Capital Region | Washington DC

Canada Travel Guide

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver, Canada

Canada is safe, friendly and fantastic for outdoor pursuits - especially wintersports, wildlife and summer hiking.
There are some great city cultures both English and French speaking [notably Vancouver and Quebec City], and many fascinating festivals.
Best: May-Sept or to ski, Dec-March [n.b July/August: crowds, prices will be up, accomodation difficult]
Worst: Nov-March [wet or cold] unless for winter sports.

See also: Canada Tours | Canada Pictures | Canada Map | Vancouver Travel Guide | Montreal

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