Canada and the United States are separate countries, but along the world’s longest international land boundary, the cultural transition can sometimes feel surprisingly subtle. Canadians regularly point to northern American communities where the weather, landscapes, hockey obsession, cross-border families, and general atmosphere feel oddly familiar. From Washington enclaves practically attached to British Columbia to Maine towns with deep Acadian roots, these American destinations can make Canadian visitors briefly wonder whether they actually crossed the border at all.

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Walk in the footsteps of ancient traders, pilgrims, and explorers as you discover historic routes still open today, from Japan's Nakasendo Trail and Spain's Camino to the legendary Silk Road and beyond.