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>> We decided to take Millie to Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains last week to cool off. It has been 109F /43C almost every day and going up …

Along the Border: San Diego, California to Tucson, Arizona

The fact that the locals don’t use the cable cars is most likely due to the limited network. Only three routes are still in operation, rendering the cable cars experience a tourist experience rather than practical commuter transport.

Driving along the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles to San Francisco is filled with wildlife watching experiences, so it seemed natural to sign up for a whale-watching tour to see some of nature’s largest mammals further off the coast of California. Little did we expect to have to hold on for dear life out on the open sea, and one of us spending more time clenching on at the back of the boat feeding her breakfast to the birds.

We’ve been very lucky so far when it comes to events – we always seem to  be in the right place at the right time.  We happened to be in …

With over a month to spend in California and plans to travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco, there was no question that we would take the Pacific Coast Highway for a true California Dreamin’ road trip.

One of our first fun traveling experiences was being stranded in the desert between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. We had no idea how long we would be there…

Housesitting is a great way to get free accommodation for a longer period of time – perfect for a round-the-world trip. Find out more about housesitting worldwide here:

One of the best things you can do in Las Vegas is get the hell out of town! There is plenty to explore outside of the casino, plus you body could probably use a detox day during your trip to this desert city.

The Bellagio is one of the most famous and most elegant hotels in Las Vegas. The fountain show in the lake in front of the hotel is well worth a stop when walking down the Strip, but also the inside of the Bellagio is worth a visit…