green cactus plants under blue sky

ARIZONA

From a French person's perspective, or at least a European's, Arizona is a giant Western movie set.

I landed in Albuquerque and slept for one night in New Mexico before going to Phoenix. As the landscape was changing quickly, I saw my first saguaro cactus.

This trip marked my first time driving in the USA. It was a manual jeep, and it was nerve-wracking!

My First Big Hike in Arizona! Hiking Flatiron in the Superstition Mountains was tough and challenging, but the view on top was definitely worth it.

one of my favorite -if not the best- memories from my AZ trip was the sunset horseback riding I did on DAy 5: unforgettable.

On day 4 I visited cave creek, searched for the perfect cowgirl hat, and I got to try Dairy Queen for the first time!

Mid-trip, I saw a rattlesnake for the first time. I got to try chimichanga and shared my thoughts on AZ.

brown rocky mountain under white clouds during daytime
brown rocky mountain under white clouds during daytime

Jerome is worth visiting for its history and stunning scenery. The Fay Canyon Trail felt like being in Jurassic Park!

I made it to a Renaissance Festival and finally saw a roadrunner!

It still seems surreal to me that I've made it to the Grand Canyon.

I petted a python and ate a Corn Dog for the first time on my last day in this unique state.