The Mojave Desert in California was considered the toughest stretch of Route 66, and the last to to be paved. We continue our explorations from Amboy to Los Angeles.
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Route 66 (December 2018)
This song ties into my article: That Californian Trip, Route 66, when we followed Route 66 into Los Angeles from Roy’s Cafe at Amboy. OK, it is a bit of a cliche but it is the classic Route 66 song!
Continue readingTwo of the Best Museums in Los Angeles, California, USA (December 2018)
Los Angeles has some world class museums, including the famous Getty collection and the lesser known, but no less spectacular, Norton Simon.
Continue readingThe Mojave National Preserve, California, USA (December 2018)
A big piece of the Mojave desert lies in eastern California and it is a good stop en route to Las Vegas, as well as a super destination in its own right.
Continue readingShopping and Loathing in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (December 2018)
Las Vegas: love it or hate it, it does have something for everyone, plus one of the world’s coolest fountains.
Continue readingJoshua Tree National Park, California, USA (December 2018)
Joshua Tree National Park is an easy 3 hour drive east of Los Angeles, California. With its unique trees and beautiful boulder strewn landscape, it provides a stunning desert experience.
Continue readingJura – A Most Un-get-at-able Place. Southern Hebrides, Scotland, UK (November 2018)
Jura lies in the Southern Hebrides of Scotland, just above Islay. A wild remote place with only 200 inhabitants, 6000 deer and one road, it has a captivating beauty.
Continue readingIslay, Southern Hebrides, Scotland (November 2018)
Islay lies in the Southern Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Though justly famous for its peaty whiskies, visitors will also love the stunning coastal scenery, diverse wildlife and the local ingredients that make Scottish cuisine so fresh.
Continue readingWhisky A Go-Go on Islay, Southern Hebrides, Scotland (November 2018)
Islay in the Southern Hebrides of Scotland is justly famous for its whisky. Could we visit all 8 distilleries in a week?
Continue readingRoy’s Cafe on Route 66, California, USA (December 2018)
Route 66 was once known as the Mother Road of America, a 1920’s migration route stretching 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. 320 miles ran through California and today the best preserved section lies in the Mojave Desert east of Barstow.
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