Northwest, USA
29th May - 14th June 2013
When we did our first road trip on the East side everyone told us we had to do the West side. Working together with the marvellous team at Jucy we organised a campvervan and decided to see the Pacific Northwest in a way we had never done anywhere before.
Our journey starts with 2 nights in San Fransico before jumping in our Jucy van (Champ) and heading all the way to Seattle and back, stopping at famous places like the Redwoods, Crater Lake, Yosemite and more.
The Pacific Northwest is a region in western North America bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. Though no universally agreed upon boundary exists, a common conception includes the U.S. states of Oregon, Washington, and theCanadian province of British Columbia.
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17 Things To Do In San Francisco With Kids
Northwest, USA
With a reputation for it's high prices, we discovered San Francisco can still be a budget-friendly family vacation destination when you know where to go. Here's our recommendations for places to take the kids.
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6 Day California Road Trip: Sacramento To San Francisco
Northwest, USA
Follow our jam-packed road trip through Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado, Tuolumne County, and San Francisco. There’s so many amazing things to see and do in the gorgeous part of California, and the best way to explore is by road.
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This Time Machine To 1852 Only Costs $7
Northwest, USA
We stumbled upon a 4-day annual event that transports visitors to a genuine California Gold Rush town set in 1852. While we didn’t walk away with a gold nugget, we still felt like we struck gold with this impromptu discovery in Columbia State Historic Park.
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Jackson Hole: America’s Ultimate Family Snow Vacation?
Northwest, USA
What makes Jackson Hole unique, apart from hundreds of ski trails, is the wide range of attractions available to round out a family ski vacation. We only spent 3 days in this beautiful valley, but loved every minute. Here’s how to get the most out of your trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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My Kids Learned To Ski At Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (And Why I’m Sad)
Northwest, USA
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is one of the best ski resorts in North America, so it seemed like a great place to try skiing for the first time. Find out how we went.
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Where To Eat In Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Northwest, USA
Jackson Hole’s food scene gathers inspiration from Wyoming’s natural abundance, pioneering origins and cowboy flair. Whether you’re coming here for a skiing vacation or exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, you can find a feed that will satisfy.
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Photography Tour Around The Redwoods & Oregon Coast
Northwest, USA
The Redwoods in Northern California and Southern Oregon’s coast are 2 natural treasures that have to seen to be believed. On our recent Pacific Northwest road trip we stopped at the Redwood National and State Parks. And while we were in the region we spent an afternoon relaxing on a secret beach with friends in Southern Oregon. Come along for a journey with us.
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6 Tips For Visiting Crater Lake, Oregon + 14 Amazing Photos
Northwest, USA
Returning for our second visit to one of the most beautiful places on earth, Oregon’s Crater Lake blew us away again. The sheer natural beauty, utter serenity and jaw-dropping landscapes must be seen to be believed.
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Phase 3 #motherofallroadtrips: Pacific Northwest, USA
Northwest, USA
Follow us on phase 3 of our epic road journey which covers the Pacific Northwest, USA. This is a nature-lover’s paradise: Redwoods, Crater Lake, Olympic National Park and more. It has to be seen to be believed.
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World’s Freakiest Beach + 5 More Reasons To Visit Olympic National Park, Washington
Northwest, USA
This beach gave me the heebies jeebies. A spooky tree graveyard littered the shoreline. Eerie wafting clouds emanated out of the ocean, like ghosts searching for new hosts. The thick, salty air was still. Everything around me was a symbolic marriage of death and beauty. This backdrop to the world-famous Twilight novel series was scarier in real life than any book or movie.
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You Have Never Heard Of This Secret Castle In The United States
Northwest, USA
Have you ever been to an archery tournament? Neither had we until... Spokane.
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How To Road Trip The Pacific Northwest In 14 Days
Northwest, USA
The Pacific Northwest of the USA offers some of the most beautiful landscapes anywhere in the world. So naturally the best way to see it up close is on a well-planned road trip. Follow our route from San Francisco to Seattle and back.
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Ever Ridden on the Back of a Duck in Seattle?
Northwest, USA
There could not have been a more fun or informative way to see Seattle than the Ride the Ducks tour. We have never done this type of tour before and I am so very glad Seattle was our first because it was simply the best. On top of that it was also one of our most entertaining tours of all time.
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A Rare Live Performance by TWB Monsters at the EMP Museum, Seattle
Northwest, USA
When researching what to do in Seattle the first thing that popped to mind was the EMP Museum. Fun for the whole family including Mums and Dads... plus we get to be in a rock band!
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Pacific Northwest Mega Road Trip, Day 10 - 14
Northwest, USA
The final story of our epic journey from San Francisco to Seattle and back again. This post takes us from day 10 to 14 with caving in Lava Beds National Monument, fun in Lake Tahoe with new friends and the most amazing natural fun you can have at Yosemite National Park.
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Pacific Northwest Mega Road Trip, Day 6 - 9
Northwest, USA
Part two of our epic journey from San Francisco to Seattle and back again. This post takes us from day 6 to 9 with a day in Seattle, getting the tyres fixed in some little US town, outdoor cinemas in Roseburg, off the grid camping at the Lava Beds National Monument and my favourite moment of the whole trip - Crater Lake.
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How We Slept in Our "Car" for Two Weeks
Northwest, USA
After travelling New York to Florida on our East USA road trip, we were told several times that the Pacific North West was even prettier and we had to do it. Having never been camper vanning before we thought that would be a neat way to see all the natural beauty along the way. Along came 'Champ'...
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Pacific Northwest Mega Road Trip, Day 1 - 5
Northwest, USA
The start of our epic journey from San Francisco to Seattle and back again. This post takes us on the first 5 days from San Francisco through the Avenue of the Giants, getting bogged in the Oregon Dunes, feeling the spray of Multnomah Falls & witnessing the terrifying beauty of Mount Saint Helen.
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San Francisco Sightseeing Whirlwind: Day 2
Northwest, USA
We finish our time in San Francisco with the crooked street, Full House house, eating sour dough & sailing on the San Francisco Bay.
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San Francisco Sightseeing Whirlwind: Day 1
Northwest, USA
Two nights in San Francisco is not enough! I admit it; I regret it and I will return. Our overview thanks to Hop On Hop Off, the famous Golden Gate Bridge & the infamous Alcatraz.
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Luxurious Living in San Francisco at the Huntington Hotel
Northwest, USA
Imagine the sophisticated, classic charm of San Francisco encapsulated into a single building and you’ve got the Huntington Hotel. Have you stayed? You are going to want to.