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The South Island of New Zealand 20 years ago! What would have changed if we go back again?

Almost 20 years ago we visited the south island of New Zealand. It was an epic adventure. We keep longing […]

4th Apr 2024 3

Costa Brava, our favourite part of Spain!

Costa Brava is perhaps our favourite part of the Spanish mainland coast. Costa Brava boasts some of the best beaches […]

31st Mar 2024 3

Walking London’s Regent’s Canal from Paddington to Camden Lock

A great London walk is from Paddington to Camden Lock along the Regent`s Canal – a very cool walk along […]

29th Mar 2024 3

Pulpit rock – Norway, one of the most spectacular treks and sights in the world

Pulpit rock is probably one of the most iconic destinations in Norway. On par with Munch’s “Scream”, Grieg’s “Morning Song”, […]

25th Mar 2024 9

The Galapagos Islands, our visit to the most enchanted place on earth

Galapagos, just saying the name conjures up images of David Attenborough frolicking with giant turtles while surrounded by baby seals […]

22nd Mar 2024 1

Two Game of Thrones nerds goes to Girona, Spain.

Girona is the hot little sister of Barcelona, situated north east in the Spanish province Catalunya, just an hour’s drive […]

20th Mar 2024 2

On a Harley Davidson via Monument Valley, Arches National Park, Mesa Verde and Durango! Some of the coolest roads and national parks in the US!

This is the continuation of our epic roadtrips in the US, first chapter was Roadtrip from Denver to Santa Fe […]

17th Mar 2024 4

The North Sea Road (Nordsjøvegen) RV44 from Flekkefjord to Stavanger, a South Norwegian Scenic Byroad

This road is a gem, running through extremely dramatic mountain coastal landscape. It is designated as the North Sea Road […]

13th Mar 2024 5

San Francisco! Golden Gate, Alcatraz, gay times, hippies and tiki bars!

San Francisco is a great city, we like it a lot, and there are so many bars, restaurants and great […]

9th Mar 2024 1

Highway 1 from San Francisco to LA, the ultimate US roadtrip for beginners!

It’s the classic American road trip, first taste for many tourists of the open road in the US. The stuff […]

5th Mar 2024 1

Himeji Samurai Castle

As a part of our Japan In 9 Days trip, we decided to stop at one of the best surviving […]

3rd Mar 2024 2

New York’s Bleecker Street, a slice of the Big Apple

If you are like us a music fan, movie buff, pizza lover, pop culture afficionado or just an urban rat […]

1st Mar 2024 0

Seattle! Grunge, coffee and sunshine!

For us, Seattle is a near mythical city. The birthplace of grunge, our favourite bands, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple Of […]

23rd Feb 2024 0

The magic of Miyajima Island, Japan

Just south of Hiroshima lies Miyajima island. Easily reached by local train in about 1 hour from the Hiroshima train […]

21st Feb 2024 3

Eagles Of Death Metal at L’Olympia, Paris, 16th February 2016

I was on a business trip to Paris in February 2016, a site inspection for a client I was arranging […]

17th Feb 2024 0

From the best Navajo frybread in the US via the magnificent Turquoise Highway to Colorado Springs

Last day on our magnificent Harleys. Previous posts will give you the first parts from Denver to Santa Fe, via […]

17th Feb 2024 0

Kyoto! The Philosopher’s Path, Fushimi Inari Temple and the Golden Pavillion are just a few good reasons to see the ancient capital of Japan!

Kyoto is one of the best-preserved Japanese cities, due to not being fire-bombed like so many other Japanese cities in […]

14th Feb 2024 6

Konichiwa Japan! Beginners guide (from two beginners) to visiting the land of the rising sun for the first time.

If you are a bit apprehensive about going to Japan, like we were, there is no reason to be we […]

9th Feb 2024 1

The Dry Tortugas, Florida, the least visited national park in USA

One of the coolest things we have done in the last few years was to visit the Dry Tortugas National […]

3rd Feb 2024 2

A short guide to see some of the best fjords, roads and sights of south west Norway by car in less than 48 hrs, with Oslo as start and stop point

Welcome To Norway and the Norwegian tourist roadtrip hyperloop! This is how you can start in Oslo and see some […]

31st Jan 2024 0

Bar Vitelli, the Sicilian bar from the Godfather movie is still open and it looks exactly the same!

The Godfather movie from 1972 is perhaps one of the best and epic movies ever made. A tale and depiction […]

30th Jan 2024 2

The spectacular Himeji Samurai Castle, Japan

As a part of our Japan In 9 Days trip, we decided to stop at one of the best surviving […]

28th Jan 2024 3
A short guide to visiting Cascate del Mulino natural spring in Tuscany, Italy

A short guide to visiting Cascate del Mulino natural spring in Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany is scattered with thermal springs but perhaps the most famous and most photographed is the Cascate del Mulino just […]

22nd Jan 2024 0

The Brokke – Suleskard road to Lysefjord, spectacular south Norway summer scenic road!

There are plenty of scenic byroads in Norway, many of which are only open during summer, the reason for this […]

20th Jan 2024 0

Roadtrippin’ on a Harley from Phoenix to San Diego, a dream come true, on some of the most spectacular roads in western USA

How to ride from Phoenix via Sedona-Grand Canyon-Route 66-Lake Havasu-Joshua Tree National Park-Palm Springs- San Jacinto/Laguna Mountains and San Diego […]

18th Jan 2024 4

Everything is totally Texas! The Lone Star state delivers epic roadtrip moments!

In Norwegian there is a word, that means that something is crazy, off the hook and states that something is […]

14th Jan 2024 0
The great 2023 road trip, 2299 miles in 9 days

The great 2023 road trip, 2299 miles in 9 days

In May 2023 we did a road trip that started in Salt Lake City, and ended in Salt Lake City […]

1st Dec 2023 1
How to do a short visit to Yellowstone National Park

How to do a short visit to Yellowstone National Park

The mother of all national parks, the grand old lady, the last wilderness, Yellowstone National Park is a true icon. […]

23rd Nov 2023 2
Salt Lake City, a surprisingly nice and cool city

Salt Lake City, a surprisingly nice and cool city

We did not necessarily choose Salt Lake City, it was more a case of Salt Lake City choosing us. It […]

21st Nov 2023 0
The Hanging Gardens trail outside Page, Arizona            

The Hanging Gardens trail outside Page, Arizona            

A small and rather cool little hike outside Page in Arizona is the Hanging Gardens trail. There is a large […]

20th Nov 2023 2
Lunch at the Rancher Motel on Main Street, Delta, Utah

Lunch at the Rancher Motel on Main Street, Delta, Utah

Delta is a small town in Utah on U.S Highway 50, the last major settlement on that road before you […]

16th Nov 2023 2
Random road trip roadside donuts at Todd`s Market, Minersville

Random road trip roadside donuts at Todd`s Market, Minersville

On most road trips there are usually one or more “random” stops or experiences that we had not planned for, […]

15th Nov 2023 2
The Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

The Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

The amazing Bonneville Salt Flats are situated in the north west corner of Utah. It is a vast, salt covered […]

14th Nov 2023 6
Lees Ferry, a historic detour on highway 89A

Lees Ferry, a historic detour on highway 89A

Lees Ferry is a historic site located in northern Arizona, USA. It is situated along the Colorado River, near the […]

9th Nov 2023 3
Driving through Zion National Park!

Driving through Zion National Park!

Zion National Park is located in southwestern Utah, USA. It’s renowned for its stunning red rock formations, deep canyons, and […]

30th Oct 2023 1
Our first ever horseback ride, in Bryce Canyon!

Our first ever horseback ride, in Bryce Canyon!

While visiting Bryce Canyon we felt like doing something a bit different and out of our comfort zone. So why […]

2nd Oct 2023 15
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

When it comes to jaw-dropping natural beauty, Bryce Canyon National Park takes the cake. Situated in the heart of Utah, […]

28th Sep 2023 11
The Belly of the Dragon, Utah

The Belly of the Dragon, Utah

A fun little stop for the whole family south of Mt Carmel Junction on highway 89 in Utah, is the […]

22nd Sep 2023 4
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah

Another cool detour (from what is now fast becoming our favourite highway) from highway 89 north of Kanab is the […]

21st Sep 2023 5
The Kanab Sand Caves, a cool stop on highway 89, Utah

The Kanab Sand Caves, a cool stop on highway 89, Utah

Should you ever find yourself on highway 89, either coming south from visiting Zion or Bryce Canyon National parks on […]

20th Sep 2023 10
Navajo Bridge, the twin bridges across the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon

Navajo Bridge, the twin bridges across the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon

The spectacular Navajo twin bridges crosses the Colorado River at Marble Canyon on Route 89a between Bitter Springs and Jacob […]

15th Sep 2023 5
Under Canvas Lake Powell, a small review

Under Canvas Lake Powell, a small review

It is not so often that we do any kind of special reviews of particular hotels or accommodations on our […]

13th Sep 2023 4
Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona

A long-time dream for us both, has been to visit and see the spectacular Antelope Canyon just outside Page, Arizona. […]

12th Sep 2023 11
Horseshoe Bend, a spectacular wonder of nature

Horseshoe Bend, a spectacular wonder of nature

A social media supermassive mega poser spot, Horseshoe Bend is a must visit for influencers and nature lovers alike. As […]

24th Aug 2023 8

From Seattle to San Francisco, The Pacific Coast Highway is the ultimate coastal drive!

This trip was done by car in July, just to be sure of nice weather. We started by flying into […]

20th Aug 2023 1

The Tamiami Trail from Miami to Tampa, Florida

When opened in 1928 the Tamiami Trail was the only route between Miami on the Atlantic coast and Naples on […]

31st Jul 2023 0

Why we love London, our second home (how fate works in mysterious ways)

London holds a special place in our hearts. We met in London in 1995. We both worked for a tour […]

28th Jul 2023 3

San Francisco! Golden Gate, Alcatraz, gay times, hippies and tiki bars!

San Francisco is a great city, we like it a lot, and there are so many bars, restaurants and great […]

25th Jul 2023 1

Svalbard, the Norwegian north pole (almost) outpost; polarbears, russians and snowmobiles! Life in the fast lane in the frozen north.

Arriving at the airport in Spitsbergen is like landing on a snow-clad planet Mars. The landscape is eerie due to […]

23rd Jul 2023 0

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa, a magic safari destination!

Our second ever safari trip to Africa took us to South Africa, and the northern part of the country, to […]

18th Jul 2023 0

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