Tag Archives: Road Trip

Sunset in San Diego

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Bec

We spent three nights in San Diego but I didn’t take a single photo until the final evening. I’ve been to San Diego before and done the zoo, Balboa Park and the old town. This time I came down with … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Bec

I absolutely, 100% fell in love with Palm Springs. With its architecture, palm trees, hotels and pools. I’ve never been anywhere where I so desperately wanted a time machine to whip back to the 50s and 60s to sip cocktails … Continue reading →

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Viva Las Vegas

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Bec

I have to admit I’m not a Vegas lover. I was kind of underwhelmed when I visited with my friend Kate 5 years ago and not much has changed. I can imagine if you’re on a bachelor’s weekend and out … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Bec

Just to continue the merry-go-round of seeing the sun come and go, we arrived at the Grand Canyon just in time for sunset. Sadly, we had decided not to stay in the fabulous Flintstone’s themed campground 30 minutes from the … Continue reading →

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Hiking Angels Landing at Zion National Park

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Bec

At the risk of sounding like I’m bragging, I’ve come a really long way with hiking (pun unintended). Considering I cried actual tears on our first 3 hikes in America because I was hating life so much and was wearing shoes … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Bec

We drove from Monument Valley to the town of Page, Arizona. Page is the gateway to a number of popular spots in the area, including Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell and the big one; Antelope Canyon. There are also a number of … Continue reading →

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Monument Valley

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Bec

Recognise this? That’s the view you get travelling on the US-163 towards Monument Valley, a vista immortalised in countless movies including this part of Forrest Gump. Monument Valley is one of my favourites places in the world. Five years ago my … Continue reading →

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Moab, Utah

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Bec

I really, really love Utah. That’s probably not a cool thing to say. People love to love cool places like New York or California but not Utah. Well whatever. I love Utah, so to say I was excited to be heading … Continue reading →

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Colorado

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Bec

It’s been a while! An entire state actually. I turned 27 last week in Colorado, Denver to be specific. We celebrated with delicious food and cocktails and an early night to prepare me for the rest of old age. I’m … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur National Monument

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Bec

The towns surrounding Dinosaur National Monument in Utah have really capitalised on their prehistoric roots by erecting giant pastel cartoon dinos all over the place. Which is awesome, seeing as the real things aren’t available (and would no doubt be … Continue reading →

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