Forget Antelope Canyon and go to Wire Pass Canyon instead! You have probably seen beautiful images of the gorgeous slot canyon, Antelope Canyon on social media. Yet what is less publicised are the huge crowds, the steep entrance costs and the sustainability of putting so much pressure on a delicate eco system. If you are […]
Where to stay in Death Valley National Park
Despite Death Valley national park being one of the largest parks in north America, there are very few places to stay in the national park! Given the extreme climate of Death Valley, it is perhaps unsurprising that there are not that many huge options. There are however different types of accommodation in Death Valley to […]
Scotland’s best easy hike with epic views!
“Can you see that watch tower on the hill?!” I exclaimed excitedly at my partner as we were driving into Inveraray along the shores of Loch Fyne. Do you ever see something, in particular a summit of a nearby hill, and every bone in your body wants to visit it in that second!? Well, our […]
6 Epic Sunset Spots in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is a magical place, full of otherworldly landscapes, poisonous creatures and hot temperatures. There is also plenty of sun in Death Valley meaning this is a great place to catch a desert sunset. There are a few epic sunset locations in Death Valley and this post will list 6 of the best places […]
My Travel Scrapbook in 2019 – A Year in Review
2019 was a great year for My Travel Scrapbook. This is my first attempt at a year in review post. I remember seeing them on social media last year and thinking “ah I probably should have written a year in review blog post…”. So here I sit on January the first, trying to write as […]
The Best Vegan Insulated Jacket for Women
It can sometimes be hard to find a vegan insulated jacket as so many coats contain down! In order to ensure that no geese are harmed to make your insulated jacket – avoid any coats containing down. If you need a vegan insulated jacket for your upcoming vegan trip consider the Marmot featherless insulated jacket. […]
16 Insane Instagram Spots in Death Valley National Park
Photographers have long been intrigued with the beauty of Death Valley National park. There are many wonderful Instagram spots in Death Valley for you and your camera to discover! This guide is similar to a things to do in Death Valley list, but differs by showing you exactly where and when you can take some […]
Vegan Zero-Waste Travel Kit for Beginners
Whilst most of us want to reduce our plastic consumption, the term zero-waste can seem like an unrealistic ideal. Yet the term zero-waste is more of a goal rather than a state. As the ZeroWasteChef said “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” […]
Why you need to watch the Sunset from Zabriskie Point in Death Valley
Running up the steps to catch Zabriskie Point at sunset is something you must do during your trip to Death Valley. Zabriskie point is one of the most spectacular view points in Death Valley National Park. Whilst most visitors and guides advise watching the sunrise from Zabriskie Point, it could be argued that sunset at […]
15 Things Nobody tells you about Death Valley
Death Valley national park is one of the planet’s most beautiful and otherworldly national parks. Yet there are many things no one tells you about Death Valley. Everyone knows that it is a desert in California yet here are 15 things I wish I had known before visiting Death Valley National Park. From the surprising […]