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Harley-Davidsons, Hoover Dam and a Cooler Escape to Mount Charleston Today was the day we’d been looking forward to — picking up our hired Harley-Davidsons from Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and hitting the open road. There’s something about exploring the USA on two wheels that makes you feel like you’re starring in your own motorcycle adventure …
Las Vegas – Guns, Cigars and Whisky Today we decided to do something a little different from the usual Las Vegas tourist attractions. We headed off to The Gun Garage to have a go at shooting some firearms that we simply don’t get to play with back home in Australia. Our chosen lineup included the …
Las Vegas – Flat Whites, Harley-Davidson and Queen! We caught up with our friends for breakfast at Tom’s Watch Bar, located in the New York-New York Hotel & Casino. Now, here’s something worth celebrating: out of three trips to the USA, this was the only place where someone managed to make a proper flat white …
Holbrook to Flagstaff – Cliff Dwellings and a Whopper for Breakfast! After spending the night in our rather unusual Wigwam Motel, we were keen to hit the road and make our way back towards Las Vegas. There was just one small obstacle to overcome first – finding breakfast! Holbrook wasn’t exactly overflowing with early-morning breakfast …
Grand Canyon, Route 66 Shopping Regrets and a Night in a Wigwam! Today was shaping up to be another big day on our American adventure. We were heading to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, before continuing on to Holbrook, Arizona, where we had booked a night at the rather unusual Wigwam Motel. But …
Las Vegas to Oatman – 45°C, a Mustang and a Wild West Town! After catching up over breakfast, it was time to check out of New York-New York and hit the road. Our destination was Needles, California, with a little exploring along the way. We jumped into our Mustang, dropped the roof and headed out …
Las Vegas 2017 – We’ve Arrived, and We’re Absolutely Buggered! The big day had finally arrived! After all the planning, packing and counting down the days, it was time to head to Brisbane International Airport and begin our American adventure. We’d organised prepaid airport parking, which sounded simple enough. However, finding the valet parking area …
Las Vegas 2017 – Our 25th Wedding Anniversary Adventure Begins! June 2017 was a pretty special month for us, as we were celebrating 25 years of marriage! And what better way to mark a quarter of a century together than by heading to Las Vegas and renewing our vows at the Elvis Chapel? Because apparently, …
Some Helpful Resources for Your Route 66 Adventure Planning to tackle the legendary Route 66, America’s famous Mother Road? Then a little preparation can go a long way towards making your trip a memorable one. With historic towns, quirky roadside attractions, vintage motels, old bridges and enough Americana to keep your camera busy for weeks, …
Planning a Trip to Las Vegas – A Few Tips Before You Hit the Road! Planning a trip to Las Vegas, or anywhere in the good ol’ USA, can be a little daunting if you haven’t done it before. There’s a fair bit to organise before you can start thinking about casinos, American road trips, …