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United States

Road trips, national parks, wide-open highways and quiet small towns. Our largest and most-written destination.

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Spain

Golden light, old stones, and more history than any single trip can hold. Spain keeps pulling us back — and we're not complaining.

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Netherlands

Dark canals, leaning houses, and more history hidden behind unmarked doors than any country has a right to. The Netherlands doesn't announce itself — it waits for you to pay attention. We were not prepared for how much we liked it.

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Our Favorite Trips from the Last Ten Years

Over the last ten years, we visited deserts, national parks, historic cities, and quiet forgotten towns — always with cameras close by. Looking back through our favorite photographs brought back cold nights, early sunrises, long road trips, and places that surprised us in unexpected ways. This post is a collection of the trips, moments, and images that stayed with us long after the journey ended.

California

Up to Saddleback Mountain in a Street Car: Probably Not Our Best Idea

What started as a random afternoon drive turned into an off-road adventure high above Orange County. Dusty trails, mountain sunsets, rough roads, and unexpected views — this is what a spontaneous trip to Saddleback Mountain looks like.

California

Into Echo Canyon: A Rough Ride Through Death Valley

A rough off-road trail, dragon-scale rocks, a century-old gold mine, and silence so big it has its own weight — our drive into Echo Canyon in Death Valley was one we won't forget.

The Crew

Hi, we are Alex and Julia

Two people, one car, too many dirt roads. We photograph the American West — and occasionally wander further from home.

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