Destination: USA

United States of Amanchester

Wed, 13 May 2015 | By road2manchester | Views [222] | Scholarship Entry

In 2011 I left Manchester UK to ride a motorcycle to all the Manchester's in the USA and Canada. I managed 25 out of 33 in 33 days and rode 8500 miles. The book is still outstanding.

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Photos: New Years Eve, New York City

Tue, 12 May 2015 | By melodyd83 | Photo Gallery

Tags: ball drop, new years, new york, nyc, road trip, times square, usa

How To Watch The Ball Drop, Times Square NYC

Tue, 12 May 2015 | By melodyd83 | Views [981]

I’ve been to NYC once before, but driving in after a road trip across the country on New Years Eve is pretty memorable.  Our plan was to watch the ball drop: New Years Eve in New York City, pretty epic right?  That’s what we thought, ... Read more >

Tags: ball drop, new years, new york city, nyc, on the road, road trip, times square, travel blog, usa, watch the ball drop

Getting Closer

Mon, 11 May 2015 | By less_is_more | Views [478]

We're flying out in 10 days.  We're no more prepared than we were at my last post.  We've made another REI run but only for things we had to purchase anyway like shoes for the kids.  I sent a followup email to the only WWOOF that we have ... Read more >

Tags: africa, books, family, kids, malaria, packing

Photos: Washington

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By travelginger | Photo Gallery

Photos: California

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By travelginger | Photo Gallery

No turning back #2

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [734] | Comments [2]

Here it is-the gate on this exiciting day. As you can see there is even a woman in an orange coat.

Photos: Profile

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By amillershaked | Photo Gallery

Photos: Hawaii

Fri, 8 May 2015 | By rockywildman | Photo Gallery

Forget bandits - 5 observed reasons not to ride at night

Fri, 8 May 2015 | By yoshic | Views [165] | Comments [1]

I have managed to obey the cardinal rule - 'thou shalt not ride' in Mexico or southwards ' at night' so far, having had a few dusk arrivals due to unforseen events. The main reason most people quote is that of being robbed / attacked, but from my daylight ... Read more >

No turning back

Fri, 8 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [777] | Comments [4]

Well no turning back now. I am sitting on the floor uncomfotably in Miami International Airport waiting for the flight-only 1 1/2 hours till boarding-which I shouldn't be in a rush considering I will be sitting on the plane for 9 1/2 hours ... Read more >

Tags: flying, getting going

The Mother Road, A Route 66 Adventure

Thu, 7 May 2015 | By stephenhvlogtv | Views [459] | Scholarship Entry

Vlogging The American Dream So cut to 2008 and a young man set of on an adventure a trip of a life time With just a camera, note book and a tour guide book I set of on a 6 week adventure to travel the greatest road The most famous road That has ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

A Big Step

Wed, 6 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [1455] | Comments [3]

Today was my last day at work (and my birthday).  This was a scary thing.  I have been at my employer (Carnival Cruise Lines) for nearly 11 years, and have built up a great base of clients and many friends as well.  To walk away was no ... Read more >

Tags: co-workers, work

Photos: Profile Pic

Wed, 6 May 2015 | By kerrygally | Photo Gallery

Driving Central America like an old geezer

Wed, 6 May 2015 | By yoshic | Views [177] | Comments [2]

Don' t you hate it when you drive up behind someone and their indicator is on (turn signal to some of you) and you initially asse they are going to do something, then as the miles roll by you realize they have just forgotten about it? It seems to usually ... Read more >