I visited the Grand Canyon a couple of years ago while on vacation in the USA. We camped at the Grand Canyon for a couple of days giving us to time to really explore this vast wonder. It is absolutely breathtaking. Until you stand at the edge, you really don’t have any... (more...)
During my 3 months in the US I have heard the word “Awesome” used in all sorts of situations - “an awesome pass”, during a football game, “an awesome meal”, “an awesome body” etc. But using this word in connection with The... (more...)
When you first come upon it no words can’t describe it. It is simply one of the most unbelievable sights you will ever see. There are so many trails to explore. Take your pick I prefer the mule trips, easier on the feet. One of the best steam train trips is here. The... (more...)
Grand Canyon is very diverse in it’s scenery and enjoyment. Planning your trip is extremely important to the success and enjoyment of your trip. Many people have refuse to heed the warnings and it has cost them their lives. Don’t let this happen to you! Research... (more...)
The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a pleasuring ground for those that explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent... (more...)
Regardless of whether you are an avid outdoorsman or just someone looking for a new experience, the Grand Canyon is something you will NEVER forget. There is no other place in the world like it. Not only do you get the pleasure of seeing such beautiful scenery, but that... (more...)
I first visited the Grand Canyon some ten years ago, but recently went back with some friends who had no idea what to expect. We drove to the first lookout and guided them, eyes closed, to the edge. The look in their eyes when they saw it spoke volumes - which was good,... (more...)
I was lucky enough to visit the grand canyon a few years ago while on a trek America holiday. this is a type of adventure/walking holiday which i’ll write a review about at some point! We camped at the canyon for a few days allowing us to fully explore it. It is... (more...)
About an hour away from all the lights and glamour of Las Vegas, lies a place called the Hoover Dam. This place is incredible. My first trip there was about 16 years ago. We had gone on a family vacation to California, so on the way home we stopped in Las Vegas. I was... (more...)
Pea soup. it’s what i remember most about the hoover dam from my visit. not *actual* pea soup, you understand, but the colour of the Colorado river behind the dam. apparently they’ve had a lot of algae this year, and with the algae living near the top of the... (more...)
