travel safety – Page 2 – The Cranky Camper

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Opinion, safety, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Burgled in Barcelona and Other Lessons Learned

January 15, 2024December 30, 2024 thecrankycamper

With raw feeling and a touch of humor, the Cranky Camper shares her experiences with being robbed abroad, along with other lessons learned.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Historical sites, history, holidays, Opinion, outdoors, Style, traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Catalonia, Spain

January 8, 2024November 10, 2025 thecrankycamper

The first in a five-part series, the Cranky Camper introduces our adventures in the sunny Catalonia region of Spain and southern France during the Christmas holidays.

california, Camping, Hiking, national parks, outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Joshua Tree National Park

September 30, 2019January 18, 2026 thecrankycamper

About 130 miles from Los Angeles, California where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts meet, lies Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree is home to a diverse population of desert-adapted species, including the famed Joshua tree for which the park is named. This post details our spring break trip taken in April, an ideal time to visit.