The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: How To Plan Your Visit
In Washington’s far northwest, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival announces its arrival every year with a burst of vivid Spring colours. Here’s what to expect…
From Seattle To Mount Baker On A 10-Day Road Trip
An epic road trip from Seattle that hugs the Pacific Northwest coast before heading inland to the snowy wastelands of Mount Baker and the conifer-clad North Cascade Mountains…
Northern California – The Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary
There’s only one way to explore Northern California in our opinion, and that’s on a road trip in a camper van for two – find out how in our seriously epic 15-day itinerary from San Francisco and back…
How To Explore San Francisco Without Breaking The Bank
We reckon San Francisco should be on everybody’s US travel wish list. And it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune to see the best it has to offer. Here’s our budget guide to the “City by the Bay”…
How To Plan An Escape To Alcatraz
San Francisco’s iconic Alcatraz Island attracts more than one million visitors each year – here’s how to plan a relatively crowd-free escape and what you can expect when you get there…
Why Using A Bear Box Is A Matter Of Life And Death
Using a bear box to store food is not only a legal requirement in certain Northern American national parks, it’s also a potential lifesaver for any hungry bear that happens to wander into a campsite – here’s why…
The Giant Trees Of Sequoia National Park
Home to the world’s largest tree, California’s Sequoia National Park is truly a Land Of Giants – here’s our guide on how to see the best of what it has to offer
How To Explore The Best Of Yosemite Valley In Three Days
Our first-timer’s 3-day guide to the majestic Yosemite Valley, including the best day hikes, when to go and how to avoid the crowds…
The Complete Skagit Brewery Guide For The Thirsty Traveller
Sample the best craft beers and breweries in Washington’s Skagit Valley with our complete guide to set you on your way – providing first-hand information on each Skagit Brewery and where you’ll find them…
About Ian & Nicky
We're an English couple who've set out on a voyage of discovery around the world. While this blog is designed as a permanent record of what we see, think and do, we hope it will also provide information and inspiration for other travellers. In the meantime, please feel free to pour yourself a glass of something suitably chilled and take a look around....