For visitors to Homosassa Springs on the West coast of Florida there was really sad news yesterday 09 June 2025 that the popular resident and obviously not a Manatee passed away. Lu the Hippo was 65 and recorded as the oldest surviving Hippo in North and South America. Originally he was an animal actor and was living out his years in the very attractive Ellie … Continue reading Remembering Lu the Hippo: A Homosassa Springs Legend
There is a town in Illinois who is determined to get you to make a diversion from exploring Route 66. So most people know that Route 66 starts (and ends) in Chicago and travels south through Illinois into Missouri and St Louis and that there are murals, curios and sights to see. If you consider a two hour diversion to a little town called Casey … Continue reading Casey – Illinois See Big Things
I don’t know about you but it feels like there hasn’t been a lot to celebrate just recently and then I see the news that Disneyland in Anaheim, California turns 70 this year. In recent Disney tradition a year-long celebration kicked off on 16 May 2025. The actual anniversary date is 17 July 2025 and it took only one year and one day to construct. … Continue reading Disneyland Celebrates 70 Years
The daily lives of a tiny village with a population of less than 1,000 residents that straddles the 45th parallel between Canada and USA have taken a twist in recent months. On the American side the Village of Derby Line, Vermont and on the Canadian side the town of Stanstead, Ontario, residents on both sides of the dividing line are encouraged to carry official I.D … Continue reading Derby Line- VT the village in both USA and Canada
Starts at $49 with CLEAR Do you dread the experience at American airports? Is the process to pass through TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and navigate your way to your departure gate too daunting? There is no way of getting around the fact that larger International airports in the States are not only large with multiple terminals but also extremely busy nearly all of the time. … Continue reading New Airport Assistance at DEN & IAD
Having experienced the Christmas Parade at the Magic Kingdom in 1994 and the absolute enchantment on my little daughters faces as the last float came into view with all their favourite Disney Prince and Princesses waving and blowing kisses at the guests I know what a show Disney put on for their adoring fans. Fast forward to 2024 and now there is a paid for … Continue reading WDW – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Universal Studios Announce Opening Date For Epic Universe Cost of living crisis? What cost of living crisis? It seems that the powers that be at Walt Disney World are not aware of such things happening outside of the most magical place on earth. If you are planning to visit any of the Florida parks in the near future you need to be aware of price … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Raise Prices & Introduce a ‘Lightening Lane Premiere Pass’
On my latest visit to America it was evident that the tension was mounting between the Republicans and the Democrats. Being in Texas it was pretty clear which colour Texan’s vote it was also obvious that merchandisers were put on the back foot when Joe Biden pulled out of the race to allow Kamela Harris to be the Democratic candidate. At DFW there was plenty … Continue reading Presidential Election 2024 – Memorabilia
In search of the Route 66 – Albuquerque ‘Musical Road’ NM‘ just outside of Albuquerque on my recent visit to my 49th state I had no idea that I might have had something in common with the carrot chomping rabbit ‘Bugs Bunny’. I always thought that Bugs Bunny’s most known catchphrases was ‘What’s Up Doc?’ The animated rabbit was drawn by Tex Avery and made … Continue reading Route 66 Albuquerque – NM: Should I have turned left?
New England – Adirondack Chairs Some of the Adirondack Chairs from my latest trip to America. You see them in the most remote places and just in the open and rarely they are secured down. Continue reading Adirondack Chairs
USA Road Trips by Max 
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