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Classic Cars and more in Laughlin Nevada USA
For some it will be a trip down memory lane, for a few of us it will be the chance to view up close the vehicles that we wanted to own,...
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Helen Avaient
- May 26
- 4 min
10 things to see and do in Needles California
On the scenic Colorado River, just across the border from Arizona is the Route 66 town of Needles. With just over 5,000 residents year...
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Helen Avaient
- May 22
- 3 min
10 things to see and do in Kingman Arizona
One of the most visited tourist destinations in the USA in Las Vegas. Only an hour and forty minute drive from that town, will bring...
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Helen Avaient
- May 18
- 2 min
Mr D'z Route 66 diner and a Dream Machine Museum in Kingman Arizona
While there is an abundance of restaurants and eateries in Kingman, my favorite would have to be Mr D'z Route 66 diner. This 50s style...
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Helen Avaient
- May 14
- 5 min
My favourite places in downtown Kingman Arizona
Historic Downtown Kingman has a lot to offer, including museums, restaurants, shops and breweries. The town comes alive at night with...
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Helen Avaient
- May 7
- 4 min
Visit the pioneer past at the Mohave history museum in Kingman Arizona
The history of northwest Arizona has been collated and exhibited in this diverse Kingman museum. Dioramas and artifacts from prehistoric...
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Helen Avaient
- May 3
- 6 min
The Kingman Visitor center is a chronicled Route 66 museum
Located at the heart of the longest continuous stretch of Route 66 is Kingman Arizona USA. The Kingman Visitor Center and Route 66 museum...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 29
- 3 min
The Bonelli house tour in Kingman Arizona
In Kingman, visitors can step inside the Bonelli house, originally home to George and Effie (nee Tarr) Bonelli, who married in January...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 26
- 8 min
Questions to ask prospective travel companions
While I enjoy travelling solo, there are some massive advantages to travelling with another person. However, unless you live with them...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Taste the delights of Desert Diamond Distillery in Kingman Arizona USA
Opening in 2009 the Desert Diamond Distillery located in Kingman, Arizona, USA is a top tier nano distillery, making award winning...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 17
- 2 min
The sidewinder is one twisted road on Route 66 in Arizona USA
The Oatman Highway is a two-lane road that was one of the earliest alignments of Route 66. This eight-mile stretch through the Black...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 13
- 3 min
The Ghost Town of Oatman Arizona is well and truly alive
Burros left behind by gold miners roam free around the town of Oatman in Arizona USA. Used by the miners in the 1800s to cart supplies...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 9
- 3 min
The ideal town for selfies on Route 66 is Seligman Arizona USA
For lovers of photography and selfies, there is no other town on Route 66 that is perfect to satisfy their desire for the perfect picture...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 5
- 5 min
10 things to see and do in Winslow Arizona USA
1. Standin' on the Corner Park Most people know the town of Winslow from the Eagles 1972 song “Take It Easy”. Written by Jackson Browne...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 1
- 3 min
A day in Auckland New Zealand
The search for New Zealand's best fish and chips in Auckland led me to an amazing experience. The hunt had eluded me on the cruise around...
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Helen Avaient
- Mar 28
- 3 min
A day in Tauranga New Zealand
Our cruise ship pulled into the wharf at Tauranga. Passengers could disembark and walk just one block and find themselves right in the...
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Helen Avaient
- Mar 24
- 3 min
A day in Napier New Zealand
With the world’s most complete collection of 1930s art deco buildings, Napier is a popular tourist city in the north island of New...
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Helen Avaient
- Mar 20
- 4 min
A day in Wellington New Zealand
When your cruise ship docks in the capital city of Wellington, head for the amazing Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa. This is a...
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Helen Avaient
- Mar 16
- 4 min
A day in Christchurch New Zealand
The best way to see Christchurch city thoroughly is to get aboard the hop-on hop-off vintage tram, operated by Christchurch Tramways. The...
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Helen Avaient
- Mar 12
- 3 min
A day in Dunedin New Zealand
Cruise ships dock in Port Chalmers for passengers to disembark and head to nearby Dunedin, New Zealand. The second largest city on the...
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