If (like me) you love rugged arid landscapes then southern Utah should be well up on your wish list. The region has everything to make for a great trip – canyons, arches, valleys, hoodoos, deserts, red rock scenery…. – and all stunning. The problem is fitting the lot in! Utah’s tourism industry cleverly markets the […]
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Q is for Quetzal! No – I wasn’t stuck … I’ve been to Quebec and Queens and I’ve tasted quail (and quiche!!)! But I’m lucky to have had the privilege of spotting what must be one of the most beautiful birds on the planet. The Resplendent Quetzal is actually the national bird of Guatemala […]
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No – nobody goes to Page, Arizona to see Page – there’s not much to the town apart from motel chains, restaurants and a string of chapels. But the place teems with visitors in high season. Ok, no one stays for very long but with the number of RV’s and rented cars on the roads, […]
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Forget the Grand Canyon! I might even be tempted to bounce Bryce Canyon down to 2nd place on my American favourites list! Antelope Canyon stole the show for me on a recent trip to South West USA. We didn’t even get a good day! All the fuss about booking the right time for light beams – and […]
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