Our road trip to Death Valley was a slightly scary one. Think: middle of a desert, baking heat, no phone signal, and off-road tracks through a mountain range. We also had no idea where we were, or how long the road in front of us stretched for. And we had to reach Las Vegas in... Continue Reading →
This salt flat in California is by far one of the most interesting places I've visited so far. Badwater Basin, located in Death Valley National Park, is a a closed basin with a depth of 86m (262ft) below sea level. This is the lowest point in North America, and it was considered to be the... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me will understand that I’m a bit of a fast food enthusiast. So unsurprisingly, one of my biggest reasons to be excited about going to America (twice!) last year was to sample their world-renowned collection of ‘on the go’ cuisine. Of course, I had to try the USA’s McDonalds and Taco Bell,... Continue Reading →
The City of Angels! I didn't expect to see Los Angeles when I did - or, for that matter, how I did - but it was quite an adventure to explore this famous city last year. Los Angeles is the highest populated city in California, and best known for its bustling entertainment industry. Hollywood, Beverly Hills,... Continue Reading →
If seeing the Grand Canyon isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. This World Heritage Site is up to 29 km (18 miles) wide, over 1.8km (around a mile) deep, and carving through it is the magnificent Colorado River that is said to have established its path there around five to six million years... Continue Reading →
I felt our visit to one of the oldest zoos in the United States deserved its own post because really, I could talk all day about it. For starters, as it is part of the Smithsonian Institution, admission is completely free. Yes, you can go round the zoo and see around 2,000 animals - including... Continue Reading →
Let me talk about how wonderful the Smithsonian is. It’s the worlds biggest collection of museum and research facilities provided by the Government of the United States. Founded in 1846 and backed financially by Englishman James Smithson, the institution continues today to share an astounding array of resources - so we headed round some of... Continue Reading →
A Highland Fling 