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

Dreaming or planning your big California road trip. Then look no further; I want to share some of my favourite spots you should definitely 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

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

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

The first thing you’ll notice is how huge it is, it seems to stretch as far as the eye can see, with limitless possibilities of places to explore. Thankfully, this usually means there are lots of free things to do in Los Angeles. The city itself almost feels like a cluster of smaller cities that … 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

California is an incredible state to visit, especially if you’re planning a road trip! It’s the kind of place that has a heap of epic places to see, stunning beaches, the most incredible hikes and beautiful national parks. That’s even before we get into discussing San Francisco or Los Angeles, too. Truth be told, there’s … Continue Reading

California is one heck of a diverse state and a place you can go to and have totally different experiences at any time of the year. Now, one of the things that always comes to mind when I think of visiting California is its natural beauty. Yes, you’ve got some incredible cities like San Francisco … 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