Going Guided – Wild West Part One
This is the first in a series of posts documenting my motorcycle tour of the Wild West of America. Thanks for stopping by. Links to each of the other posts in the series are at the foot of the article. … Continued
Preparing for the Trip of a Lifetime
How do you prepare for the trip of a lifetime? I may well have mentioned previously that I am very nearly (seven weeks seven weeks seven weeks) about to embark on my trip of a lifetime. Something I have been dreaming about for … Continued
A First Timer in New York
New York is one of those bucket list destinations that everyone I know either wants to go to or has already been and wants to go back. There is something about The Big Apple that draws you in: its size, … Continued
Review: Dad’s Root Beer
Please tell me you all love root beer? It is a popular American carbonated soda (fizzy pop!) originally made using the root of a sassafras plant (not anymore as that’s been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration), along … Continued
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Discovery Foods
I don’t need an excuse to cook up a Mexican feast. Fajitas, enchiladas and tacos often appear on our menus – they are quick, tasty and fairly healthy evening meal choices. But if you do need an excuse to give Mexican food … Continued
Dream Trip Booked: Now to Get Stronger
LincsGeek and I have been talking about, dreaming about, going on a motorcycle tour of the west of the USA for years. Years and years. Probably about ten years. Maybe more. We have always joked that we probably wouldn’t actually … Continued
Year in Photos (8 Mar 11)
A reminder today that you should be collecting your used stamps and giving them to charity! (See here) 08/03/11: Letter from America
Salt Water Taffy
I’ve been to America a few times and have always been afraid to try Salt Water Taffy for fear of it being really salty… I received some in the post from a friend today after she brought some home from … Continued
A Taste of America
There is no disguising the fact that I love Florida. I’ve been three times now and really really really love it. There is just something about holidaying there which makes me happy. I have some fabulous memories of recently holidays … Continued
Trip of My Dreams
Ever since I was about eight I have wanted to ride a motorbike. And ever since I could ride a motorbike I have wanted to tour the USA on one. And thankfully my husband was also keen. The dream is … Continued