California
Awesome stops along the Icefields Parkway in Canada
Winding 232 kilometers / 144 miles through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway – between the big hubs of Jasper and Banff – is one of the
9 x gorgeous stops in Redwoods, California
In for an epic road trip? Even though quite populated, the west coast of the USA serves up so many lovely spots for solitude-seekers that you’ll keep on being surprised.
The beacons of Oregon: a roadtrip along the most beautiful lighthouses
Oregon’s lighthouses are without a doubt a joy to behold. Their red and white, rising appearances add to the rugged and unspoiled feeling that this western coast is oozing, especially
The notorious stories of Alcatraz, San Francisco
Once in San Francisco one of the most popular tours in town is a visit to Alcatraz: a former prison on a tiny island, that is still notoriously famous. If you’ve
Cruising the Napa Valley vineyards
On our way to Yosemite National Park we suddenly spotted Napa valley on the map. Though it was a bit off route, we were triggered by the memory of the
Best images of our all-American road trip!
Last year we travelled in four weeks through the west of the USA, resulting in an all-American trip! California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Hawaii and New Mexico; all of the towns
The quirky and shuffling elephant seals of California
Huge and ugly brutes, yet very quirky and funny; that’s how I’d describe the elephant seals in California. Look at their snouts in the pictures and you’ll understand why they’re
Winter’s coming: the snowy beauty of Yosemite National Park
If you’re planning a trip to California and want to get that ‘national park feeling’ – with bears, roasting marshmellows over bonfires and camping in the woods included – you
Exploring the sand dunes near Guadalupe, CA
The famous route 1 from Los Angeles to San Francisco is full of surprises, so we discovered. One of the biggest astonishments was the enormous sand dune area some 4
Rent a bicycle + get free stuff in San Francisco
Our awesome AirBnB-host in Oakland gave us this tip and we’re so glad we took his advice. Since sharing is caring – here’s it for you in return! If you’re