united states - 2014

Western USA Road Trip


This two-week adventure took us on a spectacular loop through the American West, starting and ending in Los Angeles.


From the City of Angels, we headed north along the legendary Pacific Coast, driving one of the most scenic roads in the world. San Francisco welcomed us with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars, before we detoured into the vineyards of Napa Valley for a taste of California’s wine country.


Turning inland, we explored the giant sequoias of Sequoia National Forest and the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe before crossing into the surreal landscapes of Yosemite National Park.


The second part of the journey brought us into the deserts of the Southwest: the vastness of Death Valley, the mysteries of Area 51, and the iconic Route 66. We stood on the edge of the Grand Canyon, wandered through the narrow walls of a slot canyon, and soaked in the endless horizons that define this part of the country.


This loop through the western United States was a perfect blend of dramatic coastlines, soaring mountains, and wild desert landscapes — a road trip that captured the true spirit of the American West.

A row of decorative signs and markers at an arctic circle landmark site under blue skies.
A long wooden pier with Victorian-style lampposts stretches into the blue bay under a partly cloudy sky.
Nighttime cityscape showing illuminated buildings and streets with a neon blue glow against a dark sky.
Panoramic street view of San Francisco's steep hills with historic buildings and trolley tracks.
Multiple panoramic views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco against blue skies and ocean.
Panoramic view of San Francisco skyline featuring iconic Transamerica Pyramid and downtown buildings against blue sky.
Traffic on a San Francisco highway with road signs for Golden Gate and Bay Bridge against a downtown skyline view.
Scenic fog rolling over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco with rusty red towers visible through the mist.
White fishing boats moored at a wooden marina dock with clear blue skies overhead.
Six metallic tanker trucks line up on a curved highway against a blue sky with hills in the background.
A silhouette of buildings and palm trees against a sunset sky with warm orange colors.
A neon-lit storefront of "Eat at Joe's" restaurant glows brightly in the nighttime darkness against a brick wall.
A long line of red and white fire trucks parked in a row at a fire station.
A series of old wooden angel figures with weathered blue paint and carved features arranged in a horizontal row.
Historic monastery ruins with stone archways and walls set against a scenic forest landscape.
A scenic mountain lake in a barren landscape with dramatic clouds and reflective water under stormy skies.