After our short break in Dusseldorf we got a flight to NYC which was to be the last stop on this adventure. We flew from Germany as we wanted to use our Avios points that we’d been collecting and the taxes that you pay are *much* less if you don’t depart from the UK. So … Read more
Coming from the UK we were very excited to be doing our first road trip in the USA and it was a huge one – a Texas to California road trip! If you’re thinking of doing a similar drive and you’re looking for an itinerary that also encompasses Route 66 then I’ve got you – … Read more
Las Vegas with teens? We’d heard mixed reports about Las Vegas and the suitability of the destination for kids. Some people said they loved it, others said it was completely inappropriate for kids and teens and we should stay away. Las Vegas is such an iconic place though isn’t it? We really wanted to see … Read more
We decided that visiting Hoover dam on our way to Las Vegas was another ‘must do’ trip. We had so many of those! Part of me did just want to scoot our way to the end of historic route 66. We had seen signs for Los Angeles – only another 400 or so miles!! So … Read more
When planning our Route 66 trip, we knew we wouldn’t get to the end of it, but we also knew that getting as far as the Grand Canyon was a must. Route 66 to Grand Canyon is an easy trip and one that was a no brainer! Route 66 to Grand Canyon The distance from … Read more
Arizona was such a wonderful state to explore for us – it felt like it had all the classic Route 66 attractions that we were looking for from the small towns with old motels to ghost towns and of course, the amazing natural sights that you just cannot miss (and you literally can’t miss the … Read more
The Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona (which also contains the Painted Desert) is right on Route 66 so if you’re travelling along on a road trip there’s no need to head too far off from where you are for this sight. And what a sight it was! It was an overcast day for us, the first … Read more
After a stunning time travelling Route 66 in Texas we had high hopes for New Mexico. Here’s some of what we enjoyed and the best Route 66 New Mexico attractions: After stopping for a bite to eat at a service station just over the border in to New Mexico and having a Taco Tuesday we … Read more
Route 66 and budget might not be two words that seem like they belong together, but actually I think that they should. We had a great time driving Route 66 on a budget and wanted to share some of our tips for doing so. So how much does Route 66 cost? – It can, … Read more
Our first full day on historic route 66 saw us take in all the sights that the road had to offer. Most people, of course, take the route all the way from Chicago but we had to be content with starting in the Lone Star State. There are loads of Route 66 Texas attractions to … Read more