Posts by JeffPrX

And just like that... I was starting to think going back to the US was pointless and overrated... Thanks for this travel journal that rekindles a spark.

I’m happy to follow along!

Definitely, these photos speak for themselves!!!

Hi Gérard, We did a motorhome road trip in Scotland back in 2015. It’s a region that’s really well-suited for this kind of travel because it’s so nice to park far from civilization in the middle of a valley....

However, with the size of yours, there are *a lot* of roads that seem inaccessible—or at least complicated: narrow lanes, passing places, small parking spots, etc. (If you’d like, we posted a travel journal from our trip. You can find the link here. At the time, our motorhome was 5.99m long, and we barely squeezed through Crinnan Harbour; thankfully, I didn’t have to maneuver. I actually regret that motorhome size—it’s impossible to find now.)

But if you stick to the "classic Scotland" route—Edinburgh-Glasgow-Glencoe-Skye-Stirling-Edinburgh—you’ll be fine. And you’ll still see some amazing sights!!! Also, the east coast seems more motorhome-friendly than the west.

Lastly, I’m not sure if you’re planning to use campsites: in 2015, we’d stop every 2-3 days mainly to dump waste... Not all campsites were well-equipped back then... By 2025, maybe things will have improved. 😏

Happy planning! !

Even though this post is old, it fully answers my questions! Thanks! !

Thanks Christian for this travel journal!

Thanks Sylvain for this amazing travel journal (or should I say, these two journals!). During a stop in the Arches area, we fell behind schedule because of a... flat tire. So we had to resign ourselves to not seeing the Delicate Arch. A question: when sunset rolls around, is it possible to take photos without tourists under or near the arch? (Because I notice your photos all seem cropped on the left?) Thanks.

Love the Corona Arch shot! When we went there in scorching heat (you couldn’t kneel down without risking a burn after 2-3 seconds), we heard a slow, *very* slow train way ahead of time. We expected a train with dozens of cars—imagine our surprise when it turned out to be just one engine and two cars... Still a beautiful spot though! !

No tips to share on this topic from me!!! But I’m sticking to this thread because I’m really interested!! 😛 Also looking forward to the future travel journal that’ll come from this upcoming trip

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Hi there,

A suggestion for your trip, especially around your Day 13-14.

From GC to MV, you’ll likely pass through Tuba City-Kayenta. Would you be interested in visiting one or more nearby spots in Hopi territory (Blue Canyon, Ha Ho No Geh)? Sure, this shifts your schedule a day later, something like:

Day 13: Helicopter tour over GC. Finish exploring GC with Desert View Drive. Drive to Monument Valley. Depending on arrival time: Visit MV. Overnight in Tuba City or Kayenta (Mexican Hat) Day 14: Hopi visit then head to MV This Hopi territory requires a guide, and Blue Canyon doesn’t demand you be an expert hiker. And the landscape is just stunning!

On another note, I’m afraid you might be disappointed by the Page area: real crowds at Horseshoe Bend (nothing like what we experienced in the past) for a spot that’s not even that big, plus low water levels at Lake Powell... In that area, I’d only keep Antelope Canyon (did you pick North or South?) and Toadstool Hoodoos (I’d also encourage you to walk 150-200m to the back west side of the main site to reach the area with white/brown rocks along the cliff edge). On the road between Kayenta and Page, we made a quick stop at Navajo National Monument to see the Betatakin ruins—but it’s probably a smaller repeat of Mesa Verde, which you’ll have already visited...

Otherwise, it’s a fantastic route!! Safe travels!!

So happy to see the VF site up and running again (which means I’ll have to redo my travel journals). And thanks, Guillaume, for delighting us with your story—especially in such iconic spots as CBN and CBS!

Gorgeous photos, well-organized itinerary, and lovely hikes! Thanks again. QUESTION: During the bivouacs, no snakes or other unpleasant critters?

I miss the USA so much (last trip was in 2018)... JF

Awesome! A travel journal about a loop we’ve been interested in for years. Thanks for sharing this well-documented journal!

Beautiful photos from a time of year dedicated to nature! JF

With the current news, we’ll get the chance to see this amazing AMERICA magazine again!

With VF reopening, I'm becoming obsessed with travel journals.

Could you tell me the time of year for this trip (based on the photos, I'd say March?)? Thanks JF

Hi Laure,

Well, to celebrate VoyageForum’s reopening, I just dove back into this travel journal about Madeira. So many great memories coming back!!

Which has me really wanting to write a journal about our 2021 trip to Madeira...

See you soon, C&JF

I really loved your travel journal! Iceland is a country I’d love to visit, but the right time or opportunity just never came up.

Thanks

Awesome, it’s a loop we’d been thinking about—can’t wait to read all this! Thanks, Sylvain. Just as happy to see VF reopening its doors!

Hi Nicolas,

I’m so glad to see VF up and running again. If you ever happen to be in the area and you’re still interested in checking out the videos from our road trip, I’ve uploaded them. DM me and I’ll send you the link. JF

Il existe aussi des "vans" aménagés avec tente sur le toit. Voir Jucy RV rentals à Los Angeles, San Fransisco et Las Vegas. Il y a une 2ème compagnie dont je ne me souviens plus du nom. Ca nous avait tenté mais à 4 nous avons opté pour le camping-car. Bonnes recherches ! Christelle

Un joli carnet, comme le précédent... dont nous avions profité pour préparer notre dernier voyage. Et nous sommes très contents de voir la Slough creek river. En juillet 2018, les moustiques nous avaient contraints à faire demi-tour sur ce trail pourtant bien sympathique (fleurs, chiens de prairies, paysages, calme) et nous n'avions pas atteint la rivière ! Nous avions aussi croisé des randonneurs à cheval. Très attirante aussi la balade sur les hauteurs de la Yellowstone river : idée pour un prochain voyage... On continue de s'évader avec vous... Christelle

Nous avons beaucoup aimé Willis Creek, sur la Skutumpah road au départ de Cannoneville. La piste est faisable avec un ou 2 passages légèrement sableux. Parking à droite de la piste et début du trail de l'autre côté. On descend le long du wash et on suit le canyon avec le petit ruisseau qui coule (fin juin 2018 pour nous). On commence en sautant d'un côté à l'autre puis certains finissent en marchant dedans ! C'est très ludique et agréable par temps chaud : ombre des parois + ruisseau. Nous avons fait une pause pour jouer dans l'eau avec les enfants (9 et 11 ans). Nous avons croisé un groupe et un couple. Un des meilleurs souvenirs de notre voyage en famille.