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The Mighty 5: Utah’s Spectacular National Parks
Utah boasts some of the most incredible landscapes, it’s no wonder its five national parks are deemed the “Mighty 5”. Each one very unique and different from the next. The five National Parks are: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches. I was very lucky to be able to visit all five this past summer. My visit was during July (2018) and after spending a year living in Orlando, I thought I’d adjusted quite well to the heat. I was wrong. During my time in Utah temperatures were around 35-40 degrees (celsius) and visiting these National Parks in the heat is something you need to be prepared for, whether…
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2018 My Year In Review
I’m not sure if many people read these year in review blogs, but I love them. I like seeing what other people/travellers were up to and it’s a nice way to look back on what you did each year. 2018 was by far one of the busiest and best years of my life. I started the new year literally in Walt Disney World. I celebrated by drinking cocktails in Hollywood Studios and watched the Epcot fireworks from the Boardwalk. Travel Stats For 2018: Hotels stayed in: 14 Hostels stayed in: 3 Countries lived in: 2 Countries Visited: 4 Nights slept in a tent: 11 Nights slept in a native hogan:…
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My First Time Cruising With Disney Cruise Line
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5 Reasons Why Philadelphia Is My Favourite City In The U.S.
When I first added Philadelphia to my East Coast itinerary I initially only did so because I really wanted to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. I hadn’t researched the city at all; I made the huge assumption that Philadelphia was just full of crime and honestly thought there was nothing here. Well I was wrong on so many levels, a quick search of Trip Advisor and I found tons! In less than 48 hours the city had me falling in love with it. A Rocky Start It all started with a more than memorable greyhound bus journey… I booked our greyhound from D.C. for 10:30am. It’s about 3-4…
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Camping Overnight Inside Monument Valley
Day 5 of my G Adventures tour saw us saying goodbye to Moab and hello to a 3-hour bus ride. We started our day with a visit to Arches National Park and after a sweltering hot morning we started our journey to Monument Valley. This would be our last full day in Utah. It had been amazing Utah is absolutely stunning. Halfway through our journey we stopped at a small town called Bluff. Here we had soft serve ice cream from the Bluff Historic Fort. I had to eat it so quick because it was around 45 degrees today. “I’m tired, I think I’ll go home now” Driving along the…
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Route 66: Williams & Seligman, Arizona
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Route 66: Williams & Seligman, Arizona
Built in 1926, Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip route. Originally starting in Chicago and ending in Santa Monica. During my G Adventures Canyon Country & Coasts tour, we managed to do a couple of pit stops along Route 66. Williams, AZ After packing up and saying goodbye to the Grand Canyon, we arrived in the nearby town of Williams. Pulling into Williams was like stepping back in time to the 1950’s. It was everything you’d expect a town on Route 66 to be, full of diners and old style shops. We began our short visit at a coffee shop called Brewed Awakenings. There are very few chain…
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Camping Overnight Inside Monument Valley
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A City Girl Hikes: The Grand Canyon’s Rim Trail
A City Girl Hikes: The Grand Canyon’s Rim Trail In July this year I returned to the Grand Canyon for a second time. This time I was spending two nights here camping with my G adventures group. On my previous visit back in April, we were on a day tour from Las Vegas. So had minimal time here, considering the 3-4 hour drive either way. So this time around I got to experience far more. Upon arriving to the Grand Canyon, Lindsey our tour guide insisted we put paper bags over our heads. I started to wonder if it was because I was makeup-free today, but no, it was for…
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A City Girl Hikes: The Hollywood Sign
One of the most popular things tourists want to do when visiting Los Angeles, is visiting the Hollywood sign. Everyone wants to get as close to it as they possibly can. And it’s possible to get pretty close too. But if there was one thing I took from doing this hike, it’s to be less of a tourist and do more research. July this year saw the end of my Disney Cultural Representative Program. My last few days were hectic, trying to figure out what to do with my 7 suitcases of Disney merch. The same day I moved out of my apartment I flew to Los Angeles to spend…
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What To Expect When Touring With G Adventures
This year I took my very first tour with G Adventures. I knew that when I finished my Disney program in July, I’d want to use the travel time I’d had left on my visa. I’d always wanted to see the big national parks in Utah and decided now was as good a time than any! I’m a terrible driver, and even if I wasn’t there would be no way I’d be doing a road trip through the desert by myself. So a guided tour was the way to go. The main places I wanted to visit were, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend.…
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10 Places To Add To Your California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
The Golden State, known for it’s sandy beaches in the south and its sequoia’s in the north. California has a vast variety of sites along its golden coast. Having done several trips along the Highway 1/PCH, these are my top 10 places to add to your California coast road trip itinerary. Santa Monica Pier The famous end of route 66, Santa Monica pier features several restaurants, a fairground and amazing views of the coastline. Santa Monica 3rd street promenade is a great place to shop and find unique bars & eateries. Malibu Pier The Malibu Pier is one of my favourite spots along the PCH. There are some great views…
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Visiting The Oak Alley Plantation In Louisiana
During my recent visit to New Orleans, I managed to fit in a visit to one of Louisiana’s famous plantations. I’d always wanted to visit a plantation, the history surrounding them had always interested me. There are a number of different plantation tours that you can take, and some companies offer multiple plantation tours. But I had my eye on one in particular. The Oak Alley Plantation. Ever since stumbling across this beautiful place online, I knew I’d visit one day. We were given a little overview of the areas history on the bus ride over. We passed several other plantations on the way, including the Laura Plantation. The plantation…
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