I am currently spending 10 days traveling 643km from Amsterdam to Paris… on a unicycle. This idea was born as a joke with friends at the pub, and gradually the more I thought about it, the more this ridiculous, obscure idea began to seem like an actual possibility. I’m always … more »
Yosemite is one of the most visited National Parks in the US‘s West side. Half Dome, a huge granite dome with an almost vertical face, is one of the highlights of any visit to this park. At the eastern end of the Yosemite Valley, you can appreciate views of the … more »
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, is one of the most geothermically active regions on Earth. The park stands in what was once upon a time a massive volcano, so no wonder it is home to thousands of hot springs, geysers, mud pots and fumaroles. Science aside, and from an aesthetical … more »
It was an early start for us, the day that we got up to go ride a balloon in Phoenix, thanks to Rainbow Ryders. When we left our hostel, it was still dark and for once, the temperature outside was actually pleasant! We took our car and got onto the … more »
Yesterday it was my birthday and I had an absolutely incredible day! We spent 13 fun-filled hours at Disneyland in California (the original!) and even got to meet Mickey Mouse himself! He took a break during the shoot of his next movie and was kind enough to take a photo … more »
As one of the most famous attractions in Arizona and the whole of the USA, Grand Canyon is indeed quite impressive. Quite often, people think that the Grand Canyon is the biggest canyon in the world. Although that spot is reserved for a canyon of greater proportions in Tibet, there … more »
Our trip to the Grand Canyon was surprising! We spent a few days at Flagstaff, a beautiful little city in the Coconino county up in the Colorado Plateau. We were amazed on our drive from Las Vegas to Flagstaff because the scenery changes so much! From the dry and arid … more »
When you work hard in something you believe in, things pay off. It might take more or less time, but good things tend to happen when you put all your effort and dedication into them. In the past few months we’ve been thinking about ways to promote Backpack ME to … more »
I’ve read somewhere that there are about 7 million llamas and alpacas in the world. But I bet that not all of them are as cute as these. I know the surroundings do a lot, sure, but if there was a Miss Llama contest somewhere in South America, I’d suggest … more »
If you are planning an extensive trip around South America, chances are you are including Salar de Uyuni in your itinerary. The largest salt flat in the world, located in Bolivia, is indeed pretty spectacular and shouldn’t be missed, particularly if you are into nature and adventure related activities. But … more »