• Las Vegas in 2 Days

    Las Vegas in 2 Days

    Las Vegas is like no other city on earth. We spent two days in this city of neon and excess, primarily exploring the strip, which, like pretty much everything in Las Vegas, is far bigger than I’d imagined… Las Vegas in 2 Days Itinerary Day 1 Accommodation – Ellis Island Hotel Casino and BreweryLunch at…

  • Death Valley National Park in 1 Day

    Death Valley National Park in 1 Day

    We spent 1 day exploring Death Valley National Park, en route from the Californian coast to Las Vegas. This fascinating desert valley, renowned for being the lowest, hottest and driest national place in North America, attracts over 1 million visitors a year. How to get to Death Valley National Park We drove roughly in a…

  • San Francisco in 3 Days

    San Francisco in 3 Days

    We have visited the Californian bayside city of San Francisco on many occasions. Visits tend to consist of a mixture of old favourites (who can resist the lure of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or a stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf?) and new attractions. Here is my pick of the best way to spend three days…

  • USA 2 Week Road Trip (San Francisco to Los Angeles via Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon)

    USA 2 Week Road Trip (San Francisco to Los Angeles via Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon)

    We spent two weeks on our US road trip. We started in San Francisco. After a couple of days exploring the city, we picked up a hire car and drove south along Route 1 towards Los Angeles. At Bakersfield, we headed inland to Death Valley, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. From here, we continued…