The Magic Kingdom – Country Bear Jamboree Re-opens
Having been in darkness for the previous 6 months a corner of the Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland is due to re-open on 17 July 2024. The popular Country Bear Jamboree has had a make over and is now called the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. The well loved bear characters are singing interpretations of well known Disney songs including ‘A Whole New World’ from Aladdin and ‘The … Continue reading The Magic Kingdom – Country Bear Jamboree Re-opens
4th July Mount Rushmore National Memorial No Fireworks
Happy 4th America! I always thought that Mount Rushmore was one of the places that crowds flocked to on the Fourth of July every year to watch a firework display behind and over the faces of the four Presidents at the memorial. Apparently due to environmental reasons there hasn’t been a regular Fourth of July Firework display since 2008 with the exception for 3 July … Continue reading 4th July Mount Rushmore National Memorial No Fireworks
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
USA – Cricket World Cup 2024
Hey America did you know that the USA are c0-hosting the ICC T20 World Cup? And that USA beat Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over match this week? Not normally a sport associated with America but now there is a programme to promote the sport within schools on the back of the T20 being played in the USA. Baseball is rumoured to have been created … Continue reading USA – Cricket World Cup 2024
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
USA Road Trips by Max 
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