We were expecting to run into cold weather at some point on this road trip, but not so soon! We drove up to Utah from Nevada to explore some of the amazing national parks that this state is famous for, and after only a few days we find ourselves fleeing south again! Zion National Park is a place that's been on our list since some friends back in Banff showed us photos of the spectacular rugged trails climbing Angels Landing. This dramatic steep-walled canyon has...

It is a living concept that inspirers both ardent fans and adamant critics. A place that attracts curious passing travelers, opportunistic entrepreneurs and anyone in between. A city with bright lights, flamboyant entertainment, excessive money flow and extreme poverty. A fantasy we had to see for ourselves, with open hearts and minds. It is Las Vegas! The drive into Vegas wasn't exactly the glamorous experience we were hoping for... A marathon meant the 'Strip'...

A Whales Vagina, otherwise known as San Diego, was a city many people recommended we visit. Conveniently, Aidan has a friend living there so we left the glamour of Los Angeles and headed towards the home of Ron Burgundy (sorry if you've never seen Anchorman..) Aidan met April during a very hazy, but fun-filled week in Barcelona back in 2007 and has had little contact with her since. Thanks to Facebook, she heard we were in California and generously opened her do...

Los Angeles is a place where thousands of folks have come from all around the world to seek their fame and fortune. It is a metropolis of glamour, indulgence and commercialism, some of which even we enjoy in small quantities. Our challenge was to enjoy the best of this city in the most economical and time efficient way we could! After checking out the surf scene at world famous Malibu on the way in, we worked up the courage to book a motel in downtown LA for a f...

The Californian central coast is probably one of the most acclaimed coastlines in the world. We passed through pretty quickly, but got a great feel for the place and it didn't disappoint! We stopped at places with familiar names like Santa Cruz, Monterey and Big Sur, but Highway 1 was just as brilliant as the towns it linked, hugging the coast with postcard views around every bend. One of the main reasons this coastline is so famous is for the surfing! The sport...