Harpers Ferry, National Historical Park, WV
63 Miles North West of D.C is the Harpers Ferry Historical Park. Continue reading Harpers Ferry, National Historical Park, WV
Category: USA
St Augustine – Florida
Although I have seen many iconic and instantly recognisable landmarks across the United States I have discovered some really interesting gems by going along the ‘road less travelled’. History would have us believe in the UK, that Jamestown in Virginia was the first English colony established in the new country and Colonial Williamsburg the first town. We are all reminded of the Pilgrims landing in … Continue reading St Augustine – Florida
White House Tour
The White House When investigating visiting the White House it is straight forward for a US national but for overseas tourists it becomes a problem. The website directs you to ask for permission to tour the White House via your embassy. Following the instructions the British Embassy in Washington and that site clearly denies being able to grant any access to getting on a tour … Continue reading White House Tour
Washington DC – Max’s Favourite City
A question that I am asked often is what is my favourite State and actually it isn’t a State at all. Probably because it is so iconic and easily recognised but to actually be there is something altogether different the answer has to be Washington D.C Every time I visited I discover more and more about this fascinating and prominent capital. The wide avenues and … Continue reading Washington DC – Max’s Favourite City
Columbia River Scenic Highway – 75 miles The Dalles – Troutdale Oregon
A drive along US 30 in Oregon is one of the most beautiful and scenic journeys that I have ever experienced. It gives the Pacific Coast Highway a run for it’s money. We followed the route from Kennewick in Washington State into Oregon but the road doesn’t become scenic until a little town called The Dalles. The Columbia River winds beneath you through forest covered valleys. There … Continue reading Columbia River Scenic Highway – 75 miles The Dalles – Troutdale Oregon
Route 66 – 2448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier
‘Get your kicks on Route 66’! There are plenty of options to experience the Historic Route 66 but here are some facts about why the interest around this particular road and other must travel roads. America’s Main Street is one of the nick names for Route 66. Will Rogers Highway is another name associated with this most historic of roads. It was in 1939 that immortalised Route … Continue reading Route 66 – 2448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier
Pacific Coast Highway – 655 miles California Coast Leggett to Dana Point
Pacific Coast Highway – SR (State Route) 1 or Highway 101 runs north to south for 655 miles (1055 km) along California’s coast. The section known as the Big Sur runs between St Luis Obispo and Carmel is an official Scenic Highway. It is scenically stunning with plenty of places to pull in and admire the views and access to beaches and parks. It does suffer with … Continue reading Pacific Coast Highway – 655 miles California Coast Leggett to Dana Point
Weekend Visits – Shoppers Paradise
I could wax lyrical about shopping in America and bore you to death with descriptions of malls that I have visited over 30 years but I hear you and won’t go down that path. Shopping in America is an experience and I love it…there I said it. These tips are all personal from visiting these cities and their fantastic malls. Most malls open at 10.00 … Continue reading Weekend Visits – Shoppers Paradise
Sweet Home Alabama & Hurricane Irma 11-18 Sep 2017
Officially checking for VS103 from London Heathrow to Atlanta in about an hour. A little anxious because I will be arriving on or around the anticipated Hurricane Irma. My original itinerary was just to go to Orlando for a break because the charter air fares were really low but I used my Virgin miles and chose Atlanta instead. The weather forecast is 100% chance of … Continue reading Sweet Home Alabama & Hurricane Irma 11-18 Sep 2017
Getting your flights sorted
As you can see by now I have many years visiting the United States of America. These days getting good value flights are a challenge. In the mid 90’s airline offers were plentiful and often return fares of £99 were available to the East Coast. Actually the ticket cost of a flight can be only £35 or less but it has been the introduction of taxes by governments … Continue reading Getting your flights sorted
USA Road Trips by Max 
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