Massive price increase! Applying for your ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorisation in preparation for your dream holiday for the first time or simply renewing it for two more years! As part of the incumbent administration’s Big Beautiful Bill the cost has changed. As of 27 September 2025 an ESTA will cost each individual a whopping $40! Increasing from $21 for each application is nearly … Continue reading ESTA – Visiting the USA?
‘America First’ Pricing to start in 2026 The US Department of the Interior announced this week that non residents will have to pay hefty fees on top of the entrance prices at SOME National Parks from 01 January 2026. A new fee of $250 for an annual pass or $100 per person in addition to the standard fees. This is all part of the ‘America … Continue reading National Parks Fees To Rocket
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
Always the symbol of strength, power and unity of America, the Bald Eagle has been the recognisable symbol of America for centuries. The Bald Eagle has graced the Great Seal of the United States since 1782 but has never been officially ‘codified’ as the National Bird of America until Christmas Eve 2024 when out going President Joe Biden signed the Federal Bill that confirms it’s … Continue reading Bald Eagle is the Official Bird of the USA
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?
Have you ever heard of D23? Formerly known as D23 Expo but now known as D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience. This is the Disney Fan experience and has been held bi-annually since 2009 in Anaheim – CA. It is akin to a Star Trek Convention for Disney Fans and ticket prices range from $79 to $2,999 for the die-hard fan complete package and access … Continue reading Magic Kingdom – Disney Villains’ Land Announced
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
Every time I stay in a hotel or eat in a restaurant or visit a significant attraction – especially when abroad from the UK – I try and leave an honest review of what I have experienced. I am amazed by the number of readers that they receive. I have been asked direct questions via Trip Advisor and actually see the sense of the travelling … Continue reading Trip Advisor – USA Road Trips by Max
How safe are you visiting the United States? Continue reading How Safe am I in America?
USA Road Trips by Max 
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