Visiting New York on a budget
New York’s long been one of my favourite cities. I first visited 20 years ago and it made a huge impression. It was my first …
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What does a 2-week road trip in the southwest USA cost?
How much does it coast to road trip around the USA? This budget post breaks down the costs of a 2-week road trip in the …
One day in Santa Fe, New Mexico: A 24-hour itinerary
How to spend one day in Santa Fe, New Mexico – discover the art, culture, history, food and drink in the USA’s ‘city different’ with …
A weekend in Sedona, Arizona: A 2-day Sedona itinerary
How to spend the perfect weekend in Sedona, Arizona – a guide to this beautiful town in the southwest USA featuring two days of hikes, …
Canyonlands: Land of the giants
Utah’s biggest national park, Canyonlands was also the park on my road trip route that I knew the least about. I’d seen plenty of photos …
The beauty of Bryce Canyon, Utah
A land of delicately carved rock spires in sunset shades, Bryce Canyon was an out-of-this-world start to my southwest US national park hopping. The park …
Does a US National Parks Pass save you money?
A guide to the US National Parks Service’s America the Beautiful annual US National Parks Pass – what is the pass, how much does it …
Where the West was filmed: Utah’s Little Hollywood
Even if you’ve never been to Utah, you’ll recognise its landscapes. They’ve appeared on screen hundreds of times in films and TV series, from Westerns …
The mysteries of Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
In a region of the Southwest USA packed with spectacular National Parks, Mesa Verde in Colorado is the odd one out. It might have the …
Tips for a southwest USA road trip on a budget
The American southwest is one of the classic road trip destinations. You’ve got National Parks, Wild West landscapes, Native American history and Route 66 roadside …