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Route 66 is a legendary road dubbed as Main Street of America. Highway 66 starts in Chicago and ends in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, on the Pacific Ocean, crossing eight states and covering a total of 3940 kilometers. Opened in 1926, it served as a primary route for those who migrated west, creating thriving communities … Read more
Leaving Antelope Canyon behind, we drove towards the Grand Canyon, one of the most famous national parks in the USA and one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders. Almost everyone has heard of the impressive Grand Canyon, whose massive and colorful landscape provides sensational views. I heard about it when I was a kid, and … Read more
One of the places I have wanted to see for a long time was Antelope Canyon, an incredible slot canyon with stunning curvy winding passageways illuminated by the rays of sun shining on falling sand, located in northern Arizona on Navajo Land. When I started googling around, I discovered there are actually three canyons close … Read more
After leaving Bryce Canyon, we drove in the direction of our next hotel located close to Page. Having arrived there with enough time to catch the sunset at the Horseshoe Bend, we decided on a slight detour before grabbing something to eat. Horseshoe Bend, a 270º horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River, is one … Read more
With the new day came new adventures. This time we visited Bryce Canyon National Park, where I became so awestruck I wished I could have spent more time there. Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southern Utah. In fact, despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not an actual canyon because there is no river … Read more
Maneuvering between cloudbursts, we left Zion behind and, utilizing still some rays of light, we drove towards Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. Coral Pink Sand Dunes are the only major dune field in the Colorado Plateau region of the southwest, estimated to be more than 10,000 years old. Tucked along Vermilion Cliffs, the delicate … Read more
Leaving behind the scorching Fire Valley, we opted for a change of temperature and decided to hike in the cold waters of the Virgin River in Zion National Park. Zion National Park, Utah’s first national park, is a hiking heaven with incredible, jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring views. While Zion is relatively small compared to other national parks, … Read more
Fire Valley State Park, the largest and oldest state park in Nevada, founded in 1935, lies less than an hour away from Las Vegas. Martian landscapes of red and orange sandstone stand out against the background of a semi-arid landscape. Thanks to unique scenery and out-of-this-world atmosphere Valley of Fire State Park has been a … Read more
After leaving Hoover Dam behind, we ditched the main roads and drove through Lake Mead National Recreation Area towards Valley of Fire. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is America’s first and largest national recreation area, with acres of mountains, canyons, valleys, and two vast lakes. With that comes a multitude of activities like hiking, swimming, … Read more
Ever since I saw a Transformers movie years ago, I have dreamt about seeing Hoover Dam in real life. Do you remember the aerial shots of the dam when it is coming under attack by the Decepticons? After 15 years, I made the wish come true and found myself looking down at this massive, powerful, … Read more
If you take a slight detour from the main road between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you will find intriguing remnants of the old mining city – Calico, now a ghost town. And if you’re a fan of stories of the Wild West, you won’t be able to resist the temptation to check it out. … Read more
September was a really intense and stressful month for me, with many monumental changes in my life. After ten years, I said goodbye to my old workplace, my team, and amazing coworkers, many of which became my best friends. It was a tough decision, as, during all those years, my job was the only constant … Read more
If you haven’t had the chance yet, visit Møns Klint – Denmark’s highest cliff. The 70 million-year-old chalk cliffs are less than two hours away from Copenhagen! Some of the cliffs fall a sheer 120 m to the pristine blue sea below. They look impressive each time of the year. The last visit was my … Read more
I had an empty afternoon and noticed the weather seemed to favor me, so I grabbed my camera and popped by Tivoli to see the park in its Halloween cover. Thousands of pumpkins, lights, and scary ghosts are fantastic each year, and this year was no exception. I’ve tried looking for places I have not … Read more
If I were to describe Las Vegas in one sentence, I would call it an amusement park for adults. The Las Vegas Strip, a 6 km main road along which you can find multiple casino-hotel complexes, is peculiar and bizarre, for the lack of a better word. Each hotel is themed, with topics varying from … Read more
I have been quiet for a while because I was busy running around in the scorching sun of the West Coast in the USA. I got a chance to attend DEFCON, one of the largest hacking and security conferences, taking place in Las Vegas. After the conference was over, my boyfriend joined me for two … Read more
From the beginning of August to the beginning of September, heather flowers blossom, covering moors in a delightful shade of violet. Take a walk, venture into nature, and get surrounded by thriving purple flowers and yellow lemon butterflies. There are actually many places in Denmark where you can find heather (Lyng in Danish). Check out … Read more
I made a pact with my brother long ago that we should visit at least one amusement park a year. We try to keep the tradition going but living in two different countries and slowly but inevitably being busy with adult things, we sometimes fail to meet the goal. And this is where my boyfriend … Read more
After checking the weather forecast and finding out that the weather would be typical danish weather – rain, we decided to find some place indoors to spend a day. And hence we drove to Randers Regnskov. Under three domes lies a tropical rain forest filled with lush plants and a myriad of animals. The pathways … Read more
Ree Safari Park is one of the best Safari parks/zoos I have ever been to in Denmark. Lying in the heart of Djursland in Jutland, the park offers an unforgettable experience for both young and old. One of the main reasons why I am a big fan of this particular place is that the animal … Read more