Route 66 – What is your Soundtrack?
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?
Happy Independence Day America
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
ETIAS – European ESTA to be Introduced 2023
As this blog gets more views from North America than anywhere else in the world I thought it helpful in advising North American visitors to Europe the latest announcement to impact future travel plans. The European Union has announced that arrivals from outside the block including UK travellers will need to arrange an ETIAS – European Travel Information and Authorisation. The introduction of this new … Continue reading ETIAS – European ESTA to be Introduced 2023
Road Trip Planning in Progress
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
US Scraps Negative Test to Enter America
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
Washington D.C – Lincoln Memorial is 100
At the far end of the National Mall in Washington D.C with the Potomac River flowing behind it is the Lincoln Memorial. On 30 May it was 100 years since it was dedicated. It honours the 16th President of the United States who defended democracy and is styled after the Parthenon in Athens being the birthplace of democracy. Each of the 36 States that existed … Continue reading Washington D.C – Lincoln Memorial is 100
ESTA – Visa Waiver for USA – Price Increase Sep 2025
US Customs and Border Protection has announced that the price for an US ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) for countries allowed to use the US Visa Waiver system is increasing from $21.00 to $40.00. The validity of the ESTA still remains at two years. For earlier posts regarding ESTA please click on the links below ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorisation ESTA or … Continue reading ESTA – Visa Waiver for USA – Price Increase Sep 2025
Walt Disney World – Finding Nemo – Animal Kingdom
Opening the summer of 2022 is Finding Nemo – ‘The Big Blue …. and Beyond!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A re-imagined show with puppets, singers and other performers set in the underwater world of Pixar and Disney’s Finding Nemo. The show was launched back in 2007 and the opportunity to update it was taken during the park’s closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There is … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Finding Nemo – Animal Kingdom
Amtrak – New Summer Service – New York to The Berkshires
Something you don’t see very often from Amtrak is the unveiling of a new route. Specifically aimed at New Yorkers’ wanting to get away for a weekend, the new ‘Berkshire Flyer’ will start it’s operations from 08 July and run between New York’s Penn Station, NY and Pittsfield, MA. Departing Penn Station at 15.16 and arriving at 19.12 in Pittsfield. I would recommend that your … Continue reading Amtrak – New Summer Service – New York to The Berkshires
Celebrate Route 66
My most visited page and Google has put it really on the map with this video Route 66 – 2448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier Route 66 – Most Miles by State Continue reading Celebrate Route 66
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