If you are heading to Death Valley National Park this year you’re probably wondering what there is to do and see there, right? I was the same before my visit thinking that it would be nothing more than a large,[…]
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Welcome to the Ambition Earth travel blog! I am Nick, a travel blogger from the UK who has spent years exploring the world. You will find a wide range of content on the blog, categorised by locations so be sure to follow the navigation if you’re looking for content relating to a specific destination.
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Exploring the Japanese Garden in the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Heading to a new city typically means trying to achieve maximum tourist status by seeing all of the key highlights of the city. On our last visit to San Francisco we tried to do exactly that by killing two birds[…]
Walking Along Beautiful Pfeiffer Beach In Big Sur
Driving along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in California presents a seeming unlimited number of places to stop for incredible coastal views. Every couple of miles you’ll find yourself wanting to pull over to take a photo or stop at[…]
Visiting The Vietnam Veterans Memorial In Washington D.C.
Whilst visiting Washington D.C. you’ll find that there are plenty of things to do and see beyond looking at the sea of imposing government buildings. You can take a walk to The White House, look around the various museums or[…]
Standing On Reynisfjara Beach’s Black Sand At Vik In Iceland
Iceland is one of those locations in the world where no matter which way you turn there is another dramatic landscape to try and comprehend. There are a seemingly endless list of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls to visit however one[…]
Staying At The Independent Hotel In Rome
We recently headed out to Rome for a 4 night city break and after the usual deliberation over where to stay we settled on booking the Independent Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Hotel location The hotel is located[…]
A Natural Wonder Of Iceland – The Gullfoss Waterfall
There’s something incredibly alluring about waterfalls isn’t there? Perhaps it’s the size of them? The force of the water? Maybe even how the waterfall sits within its surroundings? Whatever the draw you can all but guarantee that if there’s one[…]
Colour In The Desert At Artist’s Palette On Artist’s Drive, Death Valley
Death Valley National Park certainly isn’t the first place you would think of when it comes to artistry and colour. Instead it conjures up thoughts of a hot, dry and arid landscape that is sandy with perhaps a few green[…]
Exploring The Famous Alamo Square & The Painted Ladies In San Francisco
San Francisco offers many attractions for tourists including the likes of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39. Some might even say that the famous hills are a tourist attraction however mark my words, the novelty of those[…]
Incredible Coastal Views At The Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) on the west coast of California is something I simply cannot recommend highly enough – the views, freedom and sense of adventure that it offers are incredible. There are so many beautiful places to[…]
Exploring The Streets Of Georgetown In Washington D.C.
Not too long ago I got married and headed out to the USA for a 3 week honeymoon. Flying to the states from the UK the first stop was at Washington D.C. on the east coast. I’ve always been a[…]
Standing In Awe Of The Historic Pantheon In Rome
When heading to Rome for a city break there are a number of ‘must see’ destinations within the city and The Pantheon is certainly one of them. Completed by Emperor Hadrian around 126 AD The Pantheon originated as a Roman[…]
Hiking To The Sólheimajökull Glacier In Iceland
When in Iceland there are a number of things that you can expect to see with ice, mountains and volcanoes being the obvious choices. Combine them all together on your itinerary however and in Iceland you will be on your[…]
Buy A New York CityPASS To Save Money On Top Attractions
New York City is one of those destinations where these is an almost endless list of places to visit for both first time and returning visitors. This means that you’re unlikely to find enough time to visit everything in one[…]
Visiting The Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Viva Las Vegas! What an incredibly different city Las Vegas is. It’s somewhere where you can indulge in just about anything you desire, consume alcohol in the streets, gamble until you’re broke and see some of the world’s biggest stars[…]
Visiting Cefalù: The Gem Of Sicily
Sicily, Italy’s stunning southern island is a paradise for all types of traveller. Whether you are looking for white sandy beaches with turquoise waters, adventure and active volcanoes, historical landmarks, beautiful nature or bustling cities and local street markets –[…]
Visiting The Moken Village Sea Gypsies
Thailand has so much to offer tourists it’s hard to know where is worth visiting. One thing is all but guaranteed during your visit to the coast however and that is a boat trip. With exotic beaches and islands you[…]
Visiting The Athabasca Falls In Jasper National Park
There’s no denying that Jasper National Park is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. With mountainous landscapes, crystal clear lakes and an abundance of wildlife you’ll be hard pressed to find a reason not to love things[…]
A Day Visit To Blenheim Palace & Gardens In Oxfordshire
There are many things that the UK is good at, pomp and ceremony certainly spring to mind, however something which we Brits are especially proud of are the historic and beautiful stately homes and gardens that are scattered across the[…]
A Luxury Stay At The Cape Panwa Hotel In Phuket
Every now and then the temptation to spend that little bit more money to enhance your holiday gets the better of you and you subsequently sit and wonder whether you made a good decision. This was something that happened to[…]