This is really good news if you are a US visitor the UK. There must be bargains galore in shops and restaurants. The prices of hotels might look reasonable as well. That one glass of diet coke still works out to be around $2.00 with no refills of course. The flip side for UK is that yearned after Covid holiday isn’t going to as exciting … Continue reading New Record LOW £ vs $
I have around a month before my first trip to the States since 2019. It looks like it is going to be very expensive and way more than I am used to. Today the rate against the weak UK pound was £1 = $1.14. It doesn’t seem that there will be change any time soon mainly down to the war in Ukraine and the prospect … Continue reading Strong Dollar worst Exchange Rate since 1985
Over here in the UK what the Americans know as canned whipped cream we call squirty cream. You know the product, cans of different flavour creams that teens and probably some grown ups literally squirt into their mouths without a dessert in sight? Apparently in New York State in an attempt to prevent use of nitrous oxide by under aged users this recent law is … Continue reading New York State – Age ID for……Squirty Cream?!
Sometimes you just have to blog about something that brings a smile to your face! An immersive dining experience has opened in Beverly Hills, CA that features the 1980’s classic tv show The Golden Girls. The 90 minute Golden Girls Kitchen slots start at $39 for off peak and rise to $55 peak per person. The menu features dishes from the show and yes of … Continue reading ‘Thank you for being a Friend’ Golden Girls Pop Up Restaurant opens in Los Angeles
Both sides of the Atlantic are seeing prices on many essential day to day items go through the roof. Recession is a word that is prominent in the media as well as the question about fuel prices not dropping as fast as they rise. The pound/dollar exchange rate definitely favours a visit from America to the UK or elsewhere in Europe. It was with great … Continue reading Planning in Progress – Accommodation
The long wait is over, well almost. In October I fly into Austin and collect my car for a 9 night road trip. Tip: It was better value to include the car with the flight than separately. First night will be in Waco followed by two nights in Dallas. In Dallas I am going to make use of the hotel’s airport shuttle and take the … Continue reading Route 66 – OK (46th) will be my 45th
Just click on one of the below to add to the Poll and see which song is winning! Let other’s know what your ‘kicks’ would be when being ‘on the road again’. Do you have a top 5 to share? Continue reading Route 66 – What is your Soundtrack?
To those of you that follow this blog and are in America…..Happy 4th to you….enjoy the fireworks later on! We have been in America at least three times over Independence Day and yet to see a firework! Seen lots for sale though.. I think it is because we have never been close enough to the action to make our way back to base especially with … Continue reading Happy Independence Day America
After a three year hiatus from flying I have spent the last few weeks planning and perfecting my next adventure on visiting my missing States. Followers of my early posts might remember that I have yet to set foot in – Utah, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Hawaii. The most logical and economical research has put Austin as the arrival airport. Virgin Atlantic … Continue reading Road Trip Planning in Progress
Just announced that from Sunday 12 June 2022 arrivals from UK (& other EU Countries) no longer need to provide a negative test at least one day before departure to enter the States. A proof of vaccination status is thought to still be a requirement to fly though. Finally!!! Continue reading US Scraps Negative Test to Enter America
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