Portland was one of my favourite cities on our three month USA road trip. It’s got that proper west coast vibe that I love. It’s chilled out, you can see mountains even when you’re in the middle of the city, and you get a sense that many of the city’s inhabitants probably spend their weekends…
I’ve quickly learned that Hawaii is one of the main getaways for Vancouverites. It’s not too far away from here and it guarantees some sunshine to escape the Vancouver rain. Hawaii an adventurers’ playground full of volcanoes, mountains and beaches. Of the eight main islands that make up Hawaii, Kauai is usually deemed the best for…
Earlier this year on our road trip across America I discovered several apps I’d never heard of before. These apps became things we’d use every single day on our road trip. They helped us plan our road trip, save money, make long drive days (like that 6 hour highway drive from Florida, through Alabama and Mississippi…
The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco go hand in hand. You can’t think about one without thinking about the other. If you’re visiting San Francisco and want to see the bridge then the good news is it’s very easy to do so. You can see the bridge from so many places throughout the city….
If you’re planning to visit Yosemite National Park you’re in for a treat! This beautiful national park in California is one of the most popular parks due to its impressive waterfalls, beautiful granite rocks, and gorgeous valley floor. The hardest part is picking the best things to do in Yosemite! When we first visited Yosemite…
When we decided to head down California’s Highway 1 towards Big Sur we didn’t get as far as we hoped. Last winter there was a huge storm that flooded most of the points travelers usually stop off at and resulted in a bridge having to be torn down and rebuilt. It was still in the…
Dreaming of a Florida road trip? I don’t blame you. A Florida road trip promises heaps of fun from beautiful beaches, Everglades National Park, fun cities like Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and amusement parks galore, a Florida road trip itinerary for 1 week will be action-packed! We spent about a week in Florida as part…
When it comes to the best things to do in El Paso Texas, there’s a surprising amount of choice. Sitting on the border (quite literally) of America and Mexico is the city of El Paso. We visited El Paso as part of our big American Road trip where we spent 3 months traveling around the…
Wondering what food you must eat in New Orleans? You’re in the right place. Even if you only have one day in New Orleans, one of the best things to do is to discover the city through your stomach. There’s just so much delicious food on offer on every corner! One of the cities we…
The town of Marfa in Texas is a strange, but very cool place. As we left the city of Austin behind after enjoying several days there exploring the city and its uniqueness, we headed out into the desert as we headed to Western Texas as part of our 3-month road trip around America. Along the…