JFK 22 Nov 63 Dealey Plaza Dallas

When I was a teen there was a mini series called ‘The Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald’ Movie 1977 and it was promoted in a Sunday Times Magazine and I think that fuelled my fascination for JFK, Dallas, Lee Harvey Oswald and all the conspiracy theories that ensued. Visiting Dallas was on my Bucket List but I didn’t realise the impact of actually standing in Dealey Plaza … Continue reading JFK 22 Nov 63 Dealey Plaza Dallas

Mount Rushmore – South Dakota

At the top of my most wanted to see and do things were: To visit Mount Rushmore was the top closely followed by seeing where JFK was assassinated in Dallas. Both could be considered to of the beaten track for a UK visitor to America. I achieved both independently and I mean independently as my husband wasn’t interested in accompanying me on either trip. In … Continue reading Mount Rushmore – South Dakota

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