Being the largest alpine lake in North America means one very big thing for Lake Tahoe; that it’s humongous! Not only that, with it perched between snow-capped mountains and surrounded by magnificent pine forests, it’s a total gem to visit. Though, in my experience, it can be tricky to pinpoint the best things to do … Continue Reading

Huddled on the Bay Area, near San Francisco, Oakland is sometimes bypassed in lieu of its popular neighbours. Though, don’t let that sway you, there’s a heap of the best things to do in Oakland that’s well worth a gander. Even more, it’s a great city to include as part of a wider Californian road … Continue Reading

Disclaimer: This trip to Calico was another impromptu stop on the trip (albeit a rather nice one)! On the drive to Hollywood after 3 days in Las Vegas (which was so much fun but more of that in another post soon), my friends and I figure we might as well break up the journey with a stop … Continue Reading

Just shy of the bustling city of San Francisco and Monterey, San Jose is really easy to visit whilst exploring the bay area. Not only that, there’s a shed load of the best things to do in San Jose dotted all across the city that makes it a gem to visit. From, centuries of history … Continue Reading

Dreaming or planning your big California road trip? Then look no further; I want to share some of my favourite spots you should include.  Thinking of heading to the West Coast for the blissful sun, breathtaking coastline and dramatic national parks? Well, look no further! I’ve decided to share an ultimate Californian road trip that … Continue Reading

California has a heap of gorgeous national parks to visit. From the gorgeous spots in Yosemite to the desert landscapes of Death Valley, California has such a diverse mix of national parks to visit. And guess what, Joshua Tree is no exception! There are so many stunning and best things to do in Joshua Tree … Continue Reading

San Francisco is an amazing Californian city to explore! Not just fog and unpredictable weather,  the city has an epic mix of the best things to do in San Francisco that are dotted all across the country. It’s one of those fun US cities that you can visit and have totally different experiences depending on … Continue Reading

Nestled right on the West Coast, San Diego is one epic place to visit in California. With gorgeous beaches, historic districts and enough foodie spots to fill any tummy, it’s the kind of city that’s perfect for a long weekend trip. In fact, there are so many epic and best things to do in San … Continue Reading

Salvation Mountain California is an artistic landscape that stands colourfully in the California Desert which I’m sure you’ll love! Erected over 30 years ago, this landscape has been created by volunteers that look after this one-of-a-kind spot. And to be honest, it’s easy to see why… it’s so unique. That’s why I wanted to share some more … Continue Reading

Filled with millions of years of history and vistas that’ll know your socks off, Yosemite is the kind of national park that’s totally worth the hype. From mountain treks to iconic vistas, there’s a heap of the best things to do in Yosemite that is dotted all across the park.  For me, Yosemite was one of … Continue Reading

San Francisco is such an amazing experience to explore, from its amazing history, its beautiful parklands and of course, its delicious food. That being said, it can be hard to whittle down a list of what to do in San Francisco when there are so many epic spots to see and free things to explore. … Continue Reading

Just north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is one of North America’s most famed (and awarded) wine regions. Fill with heaps of vineyards, gorgeous scenery and cute little towns, it’s the type of place that’s well worth visiting when exploring the best places in California. Trust me, you’ll be spoilt for choice with so many … Continue Reading

California is an epic state that’s filled with loads of places to see. You see, it has a little something for everyone! From the stunning beaches, beautiful islands to a heap of national parks, there’s a shed load of places to experience some of the best hikes in California.  Of course, you’ve got the glossy … Continue Reading

The west coast of California is totally beautiful to visit! Filled with epic drives, seaside towns and parks that stretch for miles; it’s the kind of place that’s perfect to explore. This is especially true when thinking about driving and spotting all the best places on a Big Sur Road Trip in California. So to … Continue Reading