roadtrips

Roadtrip in Arizona /  by Yobel Muchang

4 days | Dec 2018 | View of the sky seahorse and seal @ Lower Antelope Canyon.

4 days | Dec 2018 | View of the sky seahorse and seal @ Lower Antelope Canyon.

Quick Thoughts

Arizona is a roadtripping photographer’s dream destination, as one hops from panoramic desert terrains and jaw-dropping canyons, to starlit nights and lush forests, all within a day’s drive. For that reason, a couple buddies and I decided to roadtrip through northern Arizona. I spent my entire childhood in the state, but it took me leaving to realize how stunning & diverse Arizona truly is. Come visit, you won’t regret it!

Key Highlights

Things to Know

  • I went right around Christmas time which means you beat the crowds, but make sure to bring a thick jacket. Northern Arizona gets quite chilly!

  • Don’t bring a drone - they’re not allowed in the national parks (as of this writing). It didn’t stop some folks from flying them around Horseshoe Bend, but take my advice: don’t be That Guy. No one likes That Guy. That Guy’s mother doesn’t even like That Guy.

Bird’s Eye View

Roadtrip in Arizona

Trip by the Photos

10 days in Norway /  by Yobel Muchang

10 days | August 2018 | Pic taken at the top of Dalsnibba with the sunrise coloring up the sky.

10 days | August 2018 | Pic taken at the top of Dalsnibba with the sunrise coloring up the sky.

Quick Thoughts

10 days, 65+ hours and 1,300 miles driving, plus a bonus pothole knocking out my rental car’s front bumper..thank God for coffee and duct tape! I spent the first half of the trip on my own (starting in Bergen) before picking up a friend in Trondheim. This way I got the best of solo roadtripping, being lost in my own thoughts, while also sharing the road and memories with the best company. Recipe for the perfect trip.

Key Highlights

Things to Know

  • Car rental: 4WD isn’t necessary unless you plan to off-road! The roads are quite smooth, even up the mountains.

  • You’re legally allowed to camp out virtually anywhere. Having said that, there are some rules. Here’s a post I found helpful.

  • When I visited Norway, sunset time was after 10 PM, so factor that into any itinerary. Perfect for extended road trips!

Bird’s Eye View

10 days in Norway

Trip by the Photos

Roadtrip in Oman /  by Yobel Muchang

7 days | March 2018 | Pic of a mountain goat greeting me @ Jebel Shams mountaintop

7 days | March 2018 | Pic of a mountain goat greeting me @ Jebel Shams mountaintop

Quick Thoughts

Oman has a special place in my heart as it was my first trip since moving halfway across the world to Dubai in December 2017. And I was not disappointed! I once read it’s considered the “Norway of the Middle East” which is quite fitting given the country’s wild camping allowance and diverse natural landscapes ranging from fjords to jaw-dropping mountain ranges to the lush Wadi oasis, desert sands and coastal views. During my 7-day roadtrip, I experienced much of this as well as the wonderful locals and I cannot wait to explore this country again soon!

Key Highlights

  • See my collection of Instagram Stories from this trip!

  • Jebel Shams

  • Wild Camping

  • Wahiba Sands

  • The Wadis

  • Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve

  • All the goats!

Things to Know

  • Wild camping is allowed

  • Rent 4WD if driving to Jebel Shams

  • Driving offroad thru deserts is tough - find a guide!

Bird’s Eye View

Roadtrip and wild camping

Trip by the Photos