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Lost Palms Oasis hike, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Lost Palms Oasis

One of my favourite hikes at Joshua Tree National Park is the Lost Palms Oasis trail. Let me tell you about it and share some of my photos.

Octomom, Nadya Suleman

At home with Octomom

The inside story of being home alone with Octomom. How she treats her children, how her children behave and is she a good mother?

A story of a road trip across the USA

US Road Trippin’

What happens when I meet a stranger online and decide to spend 60 hours in a van, driving more than 3000 kilometres? Well, not much sleep, for one thing…

Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum, Joshua Tree, California, USA

Art in Joshua Tree’s desert

In the harsh desert of Joshua Tree, this outdoor art museum transports you to another world. You need to visit to see why it’s so special!

Joshua Tree National Park Hiking Guide

Joshua Tree Hiking Guide

This 2 day itinerary will take you through all the best sights and hikes in Joshua Tree National Park – a perfect natural escape!

Lost Horse Mine hike, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Lost Horse Mine

A fantastic hike through Joshua Tree National Park that has views, great trees and some mining history along the way.

Mojave National Preserve guide, California, USA

A natural stop between LA and Vegas

If you’re driving between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, perhaps this is the perfect place to stop. Go hiking amongst Joshua Trees and climb sand dunes at the Mojave National Preserve.

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