Unless you’re using your own vehicle for your historic road trip you’re going to have to navigate the car rental market. Car rental on Route 66 isn’t difficult though and if you check out these tips I have for you then it’ll be even easier. In this post I’m hopefully going to answer any questions … Read more
A road trip along Route 66 is a bucket list adventure for so many people. This Route 66 packing list was designed specifically for people taking the trip and looking for tips on what to pack for overnight stops on the road. Depending on how long you’re planning on driving Route 66, you might have … Read more
There are a number of Route 66 guide books on the market at the moment and they really do vary in both the quality and information that’s in them. So which one is the best? I actually wrote this post a number of years ago now (on my travel blog) after we came back from … Read more
Route 66 holidays, and specifically package holidays are quite popular for driving the road. If you’re looking to drive Route 66 from the UK you’re likely wondering if this is the best way to drive the Mother Road or whether there are cheaper or better ways. We drove Route 66 from the UK so I … Read more
If you’ve got your heart set on the iconic road trip you might be wondering when to go. So what’s the best time to do Route 66? Is there a best time or is any time of the year going to work well? Is it worth it if you can’t do it at the best … Read more
So, what states does Route 66 go through? When figuring out your trip on the Mother Road I know that these are your most asked questions (because they were mine) so next in my series for you when researching the road is all about the states of the US you’ll see. Starting in the midwest … Read more
Historic Route 66 sounds almost mythical doesn’t it? Perhaps it’s Hollywood romantiscing the open road that makes us so attracted to it, but is it real and if so does Route 66 still exist? As a Brit I had heard of the road but I hadn’t really much knowledge of it until I watched Disney’s … Read more
The most famous road in the world has to begin and end somewhere. So where does Route 66 start and end in the USA? I’m currently listening to the famous song ‘Route 66’ by Chuck Berry and even he’s not being very specific about it! And if you’re currently planning a trip on the Mother … Read more
The idea to get in a car at Chicago and motor west until you get to LA is a simple one and many people do it each year. For those who are planning a once in a lifetime trip you might want these Route 66 tips to help guide you. When we drove the road … Read more
Driving the Mother Road makes you think of small town America and miles between each stop. There are actually a number of major cities on Route 66 to enjoy on a road trip though. So what are they, are they worth a visit or should you just stick to the small towns? Cities along Route … Read more
