Touring is thirsty work!.
Route 66 Motel We booked in here 9 months in advance as part of our trip planning. when we arrived we were told there was no reservation. They did give us a room for the same price we were quoted on the reservation though. The booking was through Booking.com who later contacted asking why I …
The Kerry Piper UPDATE: The Kerry Piper has since closed after this review was done. The Kerry Piper is a fantastic Irish pub located in Willowbrook Illinois. It’s about 34km (21 miles) from the start of the Route 66 sign in W Adam Street. It has a great range of beers and food available, the night …
Day 1 – Capricorn Coast to Brisbane: The Adventure Begins! After around ten months of planning, researching and probably talking about Route 66 more times than our family cared to hear, the day had finally arrived to start our American adventure. Well, almost! First, we had to make our way from the Capricorn Coast to …
Route 66 – Planning the Journey There’s something about the USA and Route 66 that I absolutely love. If I could, I’d visit more often than I’ve managed to so far. There’s just something special about this legendary stretch of American highway, with its history, quirky roadside attractions, classic diners, vintage motels and small towns …
Things to See and Do on Route 66 – The Mother Road Bucket List! If you’re planning a trip along Route 66, you’d better make sure you’ve got plenty of room on your camera, a comfortable pair of walking shoes and a healthy supply of patience for all those “just one more stop” moments! The …
Harley-Davidson Dealerships Along Route 66 A Must-See List for Harley Riders! If you’re a Harley-Davidson enthusiast planning to ride the legendary Route 66, why not add a few Harley dealerships to your itinerary? After all, what’s a trip along the Mother Road without a little Harley-Davidson sightseeing along the way? Whether you’re chasing dealership T-shirts, …
The Rocks, Sydney – Good Views, Great Pubs and a Two-Litre Beer Tube! Once again, we found ourselves heading down to Sydney’s The Rocks, one of our favourite destinations in Australia. And really, who can blame us? You’ve got Circular Quay, the iconic Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and enough pubs to keep The Thirsty …
Farewell Las Vegas – What a Trip! Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and our time in Las Vegas had finally arrived at the checkout stage. Today, we’d be making our way home to Brisbane, flying from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, then on to Sydney before finally arriving back in Queensland. …
Las Vegas: More Sightseeing, Shopping and a Permanent Souvenir By this stage of our Las Vegas adventure, we were getting towards the end of the trip. We’d ridden Harley-Davidsons, explored the desert, renewed our wedding vows with Elvis and sampled plenty of food and beverages. Naturally, there was still time for a bit more sightseeing, …
Viva Las Vegas! Renewing Our Vows with The King The main reason for our trip to Las Vegas was a pretty special occasion — celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary by renewing our vows, Vegas style, at A Elvis Chapel. And if you’re going to renew your vows in Las Vegas, why settle for an ordinary …