San Francisco is a city that captured my heart from the first time I walked its hilly streets, gazed out at the Golden Gate Bridge and devoured slices of glorious Italian style pizza. I fell…
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Amazing Takeaway Pizza in San Francisco at Tony’s Slice House
It was noon in San Francisco, and I was already rather drunk. The best way for any story to start, right? The day before, we’d arrived in the City by the Bay after almost two…
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How to See the Grand Canyon in One Day (South Rim Guide)
If you’re taking a road trip in the USA’s western states, or after a day trip from Las Vegas, visiting the Grand Canyon HAS to be on your itinerary. This spring, I paid my third…
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What to Expect on the Trek America Canyon Adventure
I’m pretty sure every time I go on another Trek America trip, it gets better. This spring, I headed out to the dusty deserts of Arizona and Utah, to experience some of the USA’s most…
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Canyoneering & Wild Camping in Canyonlands National Park
I bounced around in my seat as the jeep sped past sandy expanses, across rocky roads under bright blue, sunshine illuminated skies. On my lap perched a cantaloupe melon, which I gave a Sharpie face…
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A Grand Canyon Hike to Skeleton Point
Hiking to Skeleton Point in the Grand Canyon is, without a doubt, the toughest hike I’ve completed to date. If you’ve read my guide to hiking the Grand Canyon for beginners, you’ll know I’m not…
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Hiking Angel’s Landing: Zion National Park’s Iconic Trail
As previously mentioned in my beginner’s guide to hiking the Grand Canyon, I’m by no means a lifelong hiker. The word ‘strenuous’ when attached to the word ‘hike’ still has me wondering if there’s a…
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What to Expect on the TrekAmerica Western Plus Tour
Considering the TrekAmerica Western Plus for your first time in the States? I’m sharing my experiences of the trip and itinerary to help you make your mind up… Almost three years ago now, I took…
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Why You Should Visit Seligman, Arizona on a Route 66 Road Trip
If you’re making a road trip through America’s west, you hands down gotta stop off at Seligman. Aka, the birthplace of Historic Route 66. It’s probably one of my favourite places to spend a couple…
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The Wild West Life at Betty & Rusty’s Cowboy Camp
I’ve always harboured a little bit of a secret desire to be a Wild West cowgirl. An outlaw, riding through the desert on my noble steed. Inspired by old Western movies and a newly purchased…
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Why You Should Ride The Slotzilla Zoom Line in Las Vegas
If being propelled out of a giant slot machine isn’t a TOTALLY VEGAS way to get an adrenaline rush, I’m not sure what is. Launching you out at 114 feet – over 10 stories up…
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Rock’n’Roll Pizza Party: Evel Pie, Downtown Las Vegas
We crawled out of bed after a BIG Vegas night at around 10am, and launched ourselves straight into the hotel pool. Hangovers be damned. After splashing about for a while and riding the Golden Nugget…
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A Guide To Hiking The Grand Canyon For Beginners
The first time I visited the Grand Canyon, I was terrified of hiking into it. Mainly due to being horrendously unfit, and a real lack of hiking experience. Even the word ‘hiking’ scared me –…
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A ‘Normal’ Burger at the Heart Attack Grill, Las Vegas?
I have to say it. I love a gimmick. As much as I relish a truly great, delicious meal, there’s something about novelty that always draws me in. And when you’re looking for places to…
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The Best Areas to Visit For Your First Time In Los Angeles
Visiting Los Angeles for the first time? Check out some of the essential sights to see, and some advice on how to get around the City of Angels… Having visited Los Angeles twice, I’ve felt…
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Monument Valley: A Night With The Navajo
The wind whips my hair into my face as the uneven ground bumps me around the back seat of the jeep. Surrounding me, towering rocks cast shadows, bright orange against the blue sky. Monument Valley…
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The Museum of Death, Los Angeles
If you’re fascinated by death and depravity, Los Angeles’ Museum of Death is a morbidly fascinating look at human (and animal) demise. I’d probably advise skipping breakfast, mind you… As you – fittingly – step…
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Top Tips For Visiting Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
I’ve always been really intrigued by prison history and stories, from real life tales to fictional representations. I know, nerd alert, right? In particular, I loved the TV show Alcatraz, so visiting the infamous prison…