Glasgow
29. toukokuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Glasgow was our first stop on the route - staying with Andy's uncle Alex and auntie Janet. Andy hadn't seen them for years and Maddie had never met them, but fortunately Andy (snr) and Ann's tales ofLue lisää
Aviemore
1. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The test truly begins here (or so we thought..). First time camping for us! We pitched us at Rothiemurchus campsite which was quite nice and quiet (compared to incredibly busy Aviemore!) and had goodLue lisää
Rogart
3. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
So, day 3 of camping and we threw in the towel! Weather was dreadful heading up the east coast and we discovered this place just up from Inverness and had to give it a try! Sleeperzzz is a collectionLue lisää
Orkney Islands
4. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ 🌫 9 °C
Orkney was probably our favourite place we visited In Scotland and not what we were expecting. At the very top of the UK, we were expecting wild weather and rugged landscapes, but it was actuallyLue lisää
Westray
8. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Westray was our only island hop - it has the best puffin place so the choice was a no brainer! After a 90 minute ferry from Kirkwall, we caught a bus up to the main town, Pierowall. Town is a stretchLue lisää
Loch Assynt
11. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Our first attempt at wild camping! After spending an age finding the right spot, we finally found Loch Assynt and pitched up right on the lake next to our very own ruin. Very soft ground made for easyLue lisää
Gairloch (over the sea to Skye)
12. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
The second stop on our family tour - at least 20 years since Madeleine was last here! Heather and Bob were kind enough to take in two rather smelly campers, let us dry our VERY damp tent and fed usLue lisää
Isle of Skye
13. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Our first experience of Skye was a few years ago on a February holiday. The experience this time could not have been more different! In February, you're sharing the island with the locals and theLue lisää
Dunvegan
15. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Ben Nevis
17. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
We couldn't leave Scotland without taking on the highest peak in the UK... but we were particularly unlucky with the weather! Not that the west coast has the best reputation for weather, but givenLue lisää
Anchorage, Alaska
26. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
And so begins our trip proper, flying into Anchorage, Alaska! A bit of a hectic start with delays redirecting us via Heathrow and Chicago. We've had a week or so of teary goodbyes, but after ourLue lisää
Alyeska, Alaska
28. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
So it turns out we're very charming people. So much so that the airbnb owners entrusted us with their vehicle so that we could take a trip down the coast! After cycling to Paul's (new friend) downtownLue lisää
Seward, Alaska
28. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The route down the coast is spectacular. With the coastal inlet on one side and mountains and glaciers on the other, we were constantly stopping for photos. Portage was beautiful, but the boat tripLue lisää
Denali, Alaska
29. kesäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Denali national park is a beautiful place. We stayed in Riley Creek campground, which was in a wooded area. The park has an abundance of wildlife and we saw everything from bears, moose, beavers andLue lisää
Denali Wildlife - Bears
1. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Savage River, Alaska
1. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Savage river is mile 15 into the park and the last free stop by bus. A permit is required to go further. We visited twice, the first time spotting the beaver swimming up and down the river gettingLue lisää
Wonder Lake, Alaska
2. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
The bus ride here takes 8hrs and has some impressive views through the Polychrome area and the Eielson visitor center. I may add that we saw wildlife on all our travels into the park. We got to WonderLue lisää
Denali Wildlife - Moose and Caribou
2. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Denali Wildlife
3. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Fairbanks, Alaska
6. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Fairbanks is a very spread out city and quite flat, after arriving at Sven's Basecamp hostel it became apparent that we would need a car. We spent a week here in total and meet some great people. TomLue lisää
Fairbanks Wildlife
8. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
North Pole, Alaska
11. heinäkuuta 2017, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Yes, we did briefly visit the North Pole!
Dawson city, Yukon
11. heinäkuuta 2017, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Our endless conundrum when travelling has been to what extent we book in advance. Do we plan and avoid the of risk being stranded somewhere without transport or accommodation or do we wing it and findLue lisää
Yukon
12. heinäkuuta 2017, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Lake Laberge, Yukon
12. heinäkuuta 2017, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C









































































































































