I absolutely loved San Francisco and one of the things which really stood out to me was all of the colours everywhere. So I thought…
It was fun while it lasted, but unfortunately our US road trip had to end sometime. And if it was going to end anywhere, there…
Yosemite National Park really is the outdoor enthusiast’s dream. From hiking, climbing and cycling to horse-riding, rafting and BASE jumping, pretty much any activity you…
Arriving in Yosemite National Park is like stepping onto a film set. Lush green forests, thundering waterfalls, clear blue lakes and sandy beaches. It really…
Bishop in California was one of my favourite places on our US road trip. Although technically a city, with just 3,879 residents it felt exactly…
I’m trying hard to think what to write about Death Valley National Park, but all that is springing to mind right now is: hot, hot,…
In terms of remarkable engineering feats, the Hoover Dam numbers speak for themselves: it is 221m (726.4ft) high, 379m (1,244ft) wide and took 4.5 years…
I feel like no US road trip is complete without a visit to a ghost town. We decided to stop at the old mining town…
It’s worth bearing in mind that more than 250 people have to be rescued from the Grand Canyon every year. To make sure you’re not…
As soon as you arrive at the Grand Canyon you are bombarded by safety warnings. There are signs telling you not to hike too far;…