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 →
Badwater Basin – the Lowest Point in North America
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 →
Volunteering in the USA
Volunteer work is one of the best ways to further any skill, and is an excellent form of continual professional development. If you have an employable skill already, doing volunteer work opens up doors for things like work/stay opportunities. This is one way Riley and I were able to secure free accommodation on our travels... Continue Reading →
LA in a Day
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 →