Reviews Archives - MORE THAN ROUTE 66

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United Airlines Premium Plus Flight Review

July 13, 2023

We all know how lacking personal space is on planes, especially when you’re toughing it out in economy. And when you’re on a 13-hour international…

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Your Guide To The Hawaiian Islands

February 17, 2022

While Honolulu is a crowd favourite, and for good reason, the Aloha spirit can be found on Hawaii’s other islands. Oahu especially is known…

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9/11 World Trade Center Memorial & Museum Review – New York City

September 10, 2021

Often, a day in history is remembered for many reasons. There are certain world events that etch themselves into one’s mind and history books…

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Union Square, San Francisco – A Comprehensive Travel Guide

July 27, 2021

Union Square, with its towering memorial statue and air of California sophistication, is perfectly placed in the pulsating heart of downtown San Francisco. An…

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Dolly Parton’s Theme Park – Dollywood

May 15, 2021

Usually, not one for amusement parks, the thought of spending an entire day at one wasn’t exactly my idea of fun, especially when there…

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Aspen’s Glacial Valley – Maroon Bells

May 7, 2021

It was 4:30 in the morning when the alarm clock began screeching. Piercing the still darkness, the noise jolted me from my sleep. Could…

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Indy 500 – Tradition, Crowds And Buttermilk

April 21, 2021

Dubbed the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’, one of the largest motor speedway gatherings in the world takes place each Memorial Day (May). The Indianapolis…

St. Augustine – Explore Florida’s Historic Coast

March 22, 2021

When looking for a coastal holiday along America’s diverse Atlantic seaboard, the destination choices are endless. Warm and sunny beach holidays are among the…

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The Ghan Train Review – Australia’s Greatest Train Journey

February 22, 2021

As I stepped off the train, the scorched, red earth made an audible crunch beneath my feet. Leaving the comfort of the air-conditioned carriage, I…

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Taste Of Hawaii’s ‘Garden Island’ Kauai

February 9, 2021

Waikiki Beach is most often the ‘go-to’ destination for those looking for a fun-filled Hawaiian holiday. Whether it’s the sun, surf and sand, the…

Polar Bears, Beluga Whales & Blooms in Churchill, Canada

February 7, 2021

It’s a question every adventurer or photographer could ask themselves. How will you react when the animal you are searching for stares back at…

Guide to America’s National Parks – Our top picks

January 24, 2021

What better way to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit than a visit to one of America’s inspiring national treasures – the beautiful sights…

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An Avgeek Story – Herman the Duck, North Central and Republic Airlines

January 19, 2021

July 1, 2022, will mark the 43rd anniversary of the formation of Republic Airlines. Told from a ‘hometown’ perspective, this is a story of…

How to travel when in lockdown or quarantine

January 10, 2021

Armchair travelling: the art of exploring the world from home. The act of armchair travel is not a new concept, but its popularity has…

5 travel Apps to download

April 9, 2020

When the now ubiquitous Apple iPhone entered our lives in 2007 it set in motion a revolutionary new method of communication, changing the way…

Picture Review of Chicago River Architecture Cruise

April 5, 2020

Chicago, the gleaming and stylish city on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan is always a pleasure to visit. A walk along its tree-lined…

The World’s Best Airline Logos

July 12, 2019

There are a lot of great airline logos out there, but however stylish one may look when fully integrated into an airline’s color scheme,…

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Tales Of The City – A Self-Guided Location Tour

June 12, 2019

“This is a must-read!” a friend exclaimed, as he explained the collection of fascinating characters I’d get to know, in this now-classic series of…

Mexico City and a Milestone Birthday

June 11, 2019

Mexico City – it’s like no other city in the world – certainly unlike any other north of the Rio Grande. It’s what every…

Nashville’s Honky Tonk & Country Music Bars

October 18, 2018

Known as the country music capital of the world, Nashville is famed for producing many of the world’s best known, and loved, country and…