Buc-ee’s Opens World’s Largest in Texas

I am returning to Texas in September based in Round Rock and checking where my nearest Buc-ee’s is going to be and came across the exciting news that very recently Buc-ee’s have opened their 50th and largest travel centre yet.  For those folks who have never heard of Buc-ee’s have a look at a previous post about this most amazing experience. Located between Austin and … Continue reading Buc-ee’s Opens World’s Largest in Texas

4th July American Independence Day – Fireworks & Facts

America’s Independence Day celebrated on 4th July is BIG business. It is estimated that Americans spent approximately $9.5 billion on food and drink in 2023. Over 150 million hot dogs are consumed across the States – I don’t know if that includes those consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest held every 4th July since 1972 at Coney Island -NY. If you are … Continue reading 4th July American Independence Day – Fireworks & Facts

State Capitals of USA

A list of all 50 States and their State Capitals – Great for Quizzes STATE CAPITAL CITY Alabama Montgomery Alaska Juneau Arizona Phoenix Arkansas Little Rock California Sacramento Colorado Denver Connecticut Hartford Delaware Dover Florida Tallahassee Georgia Atlanta Hawaii Honolulu Idaho Boise Illinois Springfield Indiana Indianopolis Iowa Des Moines Kansas Topeka Kentucky Frankfort Louisiana Baton Rouge Maine Augusta Maryland Annapolis Massachusetts Boston Michigan Lansing Minnesota … Continue reading State Capitals of USA

Planning Complete – States 48 & 49 2024

After 2024’s vacation to America I will have crossed off both New Mexico and Utah from my bucket list. It took a lot of discussion between myself and daughter to find a compromise and a solution to the objective. My ideal flight routing was London – Albuquerque – Salt Lake City – London but what has been booked is a London – Austin return with … Continue reading Planning Complete – States 48 & 49 2024

Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM

On Route 333 before it joins Route 66 is a quarter of a mile stretch of road that will play ‘America the Beautiful’ to you. Located Eastbound on Route 33 between markers 4 and 5 close to exit 170. There used to be signage with a musical note to show the start of the experience and that you had to slow to 45 mph to … Continue reading Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM

Luxury flights for you and your dog to & from America

Paws a Moment and Consider This! Fly with your Pooch. Are you already missing your best friend even before you have planned your next trip? Do you hate the thought of leaving your pooch in kennels or with a sitter? Well you might be swayed by this. There is a new airline called Bark Air that will fly you and your four paws across the … Continue reading Luxury flights for you and your dog to & from America

Planning in Progress 2024

Options for flights from UK to US are becoming out of my budget and planning is proving problematical for this summer! Putting it simply I have my approximate dates sorted and in conjunction with my daughter’s schedule but I have no clue why some connections are even an option this time around. The initial plan is flying into Albuquerque – NM spend a week exploring … Continue reading Planning in Progress 2024

Disney Announce Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

The re-imagining of Splash Mountain at Disney World as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has an opening date for expectant fans. Disney reveal that 28 June is the big day and will be later in the year at Disneyland. Tiana is a recent Disney Princess and starred in the animated The Princess and the Frog film in 2009. The film is set in New Orleans of the … Continue reading Disney Announce Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

High Speed Train between Las Vegas and Southern California Breaks Ground – Finally!

Brightline West have broken ground on the highly anticipated high speed train that will join Las Vegas with Southern California. The 218 mile rail service will be an all electric route with zero emissions with train travelling at 200 miles an hour in places. I previously wrote about this proposed super highway High-speed Train Las Vegas to California nearly three years ago. On April 22 2024 … Continue reading High Speed Train between Las Vegas and Southern California Breaks Ground – Finally!