First Impression of Mythical Las Vegas

Ah Vegas! The home to epic stags, wild weekends and memories that shouldn’t be mentioned in front of your gran…

My experience in Vegas was set to be more tame, thanks to Americas drinking age of 21 – Sigh.

Still, leaving Death Valley National park, I was beyond excited to spend some time within the famous city….

Thoughts on the new Electrical Cabin Ban

Yesterday the UK announced that they’d be following the U.S. In banning large electrical items on selected flights.

After reading/hearing about the new rules I was confused, with my research raising more questions than it had answered:

Furnace Creek Inn – Death Valley

Furnace Creek Inn, and its sister accommodation (Furnace Creek Ranch) amount to form Death Valley’s main service centre. Thus, using the inn as a base camp, you can easily access the National Parks main ‘attractions’ within 1-2 days… Depending upon what pace you want to explore at.

Top 5 Things To Do In Death Valley

Death Valley is a far cry from the conventionally thought California. None the less, Its alien landscape offers unique beauty, while its vast vacant spaces allow for self reflection and wonder.
From a base camp of Furnace Creek (Home to the parks visitors centre) it is possible to visit most of the deserts highlights within one jam packed day…

Journeying to Death Valley

Departing from Yosemite National Park, we embarked on the longest drive of our All American Road Trip; a gruelling 7 hours behind the wheel… But boy was it worth it!

Leaving the Green Wilderness of Yosemite behind us, we headed further inland to our destination – Death Valley. Although long, the drive is one Road Trips were built for!

Yosemite Valley Lodge

During my visit to Yosemite National Park (as part of an All American Road Trip) I stayed at Yosemite Valley Lodge. Which, over all was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience.

On Top of the World – Yosemite National Park

Out of all the places visited on my ‘All American Road Trip’, Yosemite was in another league! I have never been so instantly over come by beauty in my life. It truly is one of ‘Earths Magical Places’.

San Francisco – Day Two

Our second day in San Francisco was to be just as packed as the first. With limited time, and wanting to explore as much as the city as possible, we booked onto Dylan’s Minibus Tours. Whom, I have to say, are a fantastic company.

San Francisco – Day One

we arrived to spend a whirlwind 2 days exploring the city. This was nowhere near enough time to get to grips with everything the city has to offer. None the less, it was certainly enough time to fall in love with San-Fran.

Whale Watching in Monterey

Our destination was Monterey. A traditional fishing town, which offered us a taste of small town America. Walking along the towns pristinely clean streets, it’s independent grocery store and chain free restaurants made me feel like I was featuring in an episode of Gilmore Girls.

Cambria and its Exquisite Coast

Cambria, California was the next stop on our American Road Trip.

We opted to stay in the adequately named ‘fog catcher inn’. which, with its rustic charm and amazing sea views instantly made us feel welcome.

When I woke in the morning, after a very comfortable nights sleep, the relevance of the Inn’s name became clear. The morning’s fog was rolling off the sea, creating a ghostly but dazzling view.

Cambria’s equally as adequately named ‘moonstone beach’ was steps away from the inn. Its rocky and almost rugged outcrop seemed alien following the expanse of golden sand beaches in Los Angeles.