Always the symbol of strength, power and unity of America, the Bald Eagle has been the recognisable symbol of America for centuries. The Bald Eagle has graced the Great Seal of the United States since 1782 but has never been officially ‘codified’ as the National Bird of America until Christmas Eve 2024 when out going President Joe Biden signed the Federal Bill that confirms it’s … Continue reading Bald Eagle is the Official Bird of the USA
Starts at $49 with CLEAR Do you dread the experience at American airports? Is the process to pass through TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and navigate your way to your departure gate too daunting? There is no way of getting around the fact that larger International airports in the States are not only large with multiple terminals but also extremely busy nearly all of the time. … Continue reading New Airport Assistance at DEN & IAD
Having experienced the Christmas Parade at the Magic Kingdom in 1994 and the absolute enchantment on my little daughters faces as the last float came into view with all their favourite Disney Prince and Princesses waving and blowing kisses at the guests I know what a show Disney put on for their adoring fans. Fast forward to 2024 and now there is a paid for … Continue reading WDW – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Universal Studios Announce Opening Date For Epic Universe Cost of living crisis? What cost of living crisis? It seems that the powers that be at Walt Disney World are not aware of such things happening outside of the most magical place on earth. If you are planning to visit any of the Florida parks in the near future you need to be aware of price … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Raise Prices & Introduce a ‘Lightening Lane Premiere Pass’
On my latest visit to America it was evident that the tension was mounting between the Republicans and the Democrats. Being in Texas it was pretty clear which colour Texan’s vote it was also obvious that merchandisers were put on the back foot when Joe Biden pulled out of the race to allow Kamela Harris to be the Democratic candidate. At DFW there was plenty … Continue reading Presidential Election 2024 – Memorabilia
In search of the Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM‘ just outside of Albuquerque on my recent visit to my 49th state I had no idea that I might have had something in common with the carrot chomping rabbit ‘Bugs Bunny’. I always thought that Bugs Bunny’s most known catchphrases was ‘What’s Up Doc?’ The animated rabbit was drawn by Tex Avery and made … Continue reading Route 66 Albuquerque – NM: Should I have turned left?
New England – Adirondack Chairs Some of the Adirondack Chairs from my latest trip to America. You see them in the most remote places and just in the open and rarely they are secured down. Continue reading Adirondack Chairs
I didn’t know what to title this post It could have been titled Beauty and the Beast! or Is this the world’s most ugliest vehicle? or Would you ride in this? On my latest visit to Texas in September 2024 we had intended to drive to a park and ride facility in Lakeline – TX and ride the light rail into Austin. Due to the … Continue reading USA – Do You have $80,000 to $100,000 available for this truck?
Sometimes something catches your eye and on my latest visit to America I saw this in the grounds of the La Quinta Austin Northwest/Lakeline Mall. It seemed too good to be true. This could be President Bush but more like former President Trump. Continue reading Presidential Vote 2024 – We shall over-comb!
Does any other state have these road conventions? Texas does have some amazing road networks and it seems to ease congestion in high traffic areas they simply build a bolt together highway above an existing road. Our best friend ‘Google’ navigated us from Austin – Bergstrom Airport to Cedar Park by taking us of the 183 to FM620. So we are used to seeing an … Continue reading Texas Road Signs: FM, RR, and More Explained
USA Road Trips by Max 
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