Picking the perfect hotel to spend a few nights is always a little stressful. There’s the usual toss up between convenience of location vs price, traditional vs contemporary and whether or not to listen to the few bad experience reviews[…]
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Enjoying Some 5* Luxury At The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica
Every now and then life deserves to have a few touches of luxury and extravagance and what better way than to book a 5 star hotel. Whilst staying in Santa Monica in California we did exactly that and checked in[…]
Having A Laugh At A-maze-ing Laughter In Vancouver
Vancouver doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously which is one of the top reasons why I think it’s the best city in the world. There is a real absence of pretentiousness across the city which makes it both a[…]
Viewing The Incredible Half Dome In Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is somewhere that will take your breath away at every opportunity. The landscapes here are phenomenal due to the high elevation, seas of trees that stretch to the horizon, incredible waterfalls and the wide range of wildlife[…]
Experiencing The Powerful Sunwapta Falls In Jasper National Park
It seems that no matter where you go in Alberta or more specifically, Jasper National Park, there’s a waterfall to be discovered and photographed. The Athabasca Falls are arguably the most spectacular in the national park however the Sunwapta Falls[…]
Exploring The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes In Death Valley National Park
When you think of Death Valley National Park there are a number of things that spring to mind including large open spaces and unbearably hot temperatures. However something that people don’t expect to see in the National Park are the[…]
Discovering The Stunning Moraine Lake In Banff National Park
There are so many lakes in Banff National Park that it can be difficult to know which ones to head to when you visit. There are however the big 3; the obvious choices that everyone should make their way to[…]
Sea Lions At Pier 39 In San Francisco
When you’re heading to a city one of the last things that you expect to see is wildlife. You will of course see the inevitable city pigeon, the occasional rat and perhaps a stray cat but certainly not much more[…]
Finding Calm At The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden In Vancouver
Vancouver is probably our favourite city in the world. It has it all. Beaches, mountains, harbours, parks, history, newness, jobs and a fantastic food and drink offering. Seriously, what’s not to like about this incredible place? Hidden amongst all of[…]
Observing The Seals At The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
If you’ve previously read Ambition Earth you’ll know that we drove the famous Highway 1 in California from Santa Monica to San Francisco. Highway 1, or the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) as it’s more commonly known offered some of the[…]
Visiting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC
When visiting Washington D.C. as a tourist there are a number of unavoidable attractions that the US’s capital city has to offer. The White House, the Christmas Tree, the Capital Building and the Washington Monument certainly all stand out however[…]
Hiking To The Toe Of Canada’s Athabasca Glacier
Heading to Canada means outdoor activities. Fact. With so many beautiful landscapes, lakes and mountains to discover there really is very little reason to stick to a single location or indeed hole up in a city hotel for too long.[…]
Driving The Pacific Coast Highway From Santa Monica To San Francisco
Following our 3 night stay in Santa Monica we started the third leg of our honeymoon in America by driving 420 miles of the California coast along the Pacific Coast Highway (route 1) to San Francisco! With the route being so long[…]
Visiting The Beautifully Blue Peyto Lake In Banff National Park
In 2017 we headed to Canada and explored the sights and sounds of Banff National Park. Surrounded by incredible views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park was simply breathtaking but more so for the beautiful lakes that were[…]
Living The SoCal Life On The Santa Monica Boardwalk
When you think of California, girls in hot pants on roller skates, fitness buffs working out on the beach front and long stretches of palm tree lined golden sand come to mind. I thought that was just a stereotype however[…]
Hiking To The Mistaya Canyon In Banff National Park
Whilst exploring Canada and the Rocky Mountains you’ll be hard pressed to find somewhere that doesn’t offer you a lake to walk around, river to canoe in, wildlife to observe or breathtaking view to feel humbled by. They are around[…]
Stopping In At Santa Barbara Beach & Harbour – A Must Visit West Coast Town
Whilst driving the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to San Francisco along Route 1, I stopped at Santa Barbara for a couple of hours to walk along the seafront and grab a bite to eat at the harbour. Parking[…]
Hiking From Lake Louise To Lake Agnes Tea House
If you are planning to explore Alberta in Canada this year I’m almost certain that you will have already added Lake Louise to your list of destinations. There are actually very few things to do in Lake Louise town itself so chances[…]
Roxy Burger – The Best Burgers In Vancouver?
Whilst exploring cities around the world you’ve got to eat! That’s a no brainier. However there’s always that strong temptation to go out for dinner at some of the top rated restaurants from guide books or those places that you’ve[…]
A Little American History At The Old Farmers Market In Los Angeles
Whilst in California we decided to go on bus tour with Surf City Tours from where we were staying in Santa Monica across to Hollywood via Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Along the route there were lots of stopping points[…]