latest blogs from the road
If you have found your way here, this is the main blog page. A wonderful list of my inane ramblings and photography from our holidays around the world and road trips across America and Europe.
There may be even one or two useful posts hidden within, but I’m making no promises.
The long drive north from the Riviera to Beaune and back to Derby — motorway miles, good food, a chance meeting with an 80s pop legend and the reality of returning to UK traffic.
A full day driving the Route Napoléon and Gorges du Verdon from Saint-Raphaël — mountain roads, limestone cliffs, sweeping bends and easily the best driving day of our trip.
Our Florida holiday wasn’t a traditional road trip, but it turned into one of our most varied USA adventures. From theme parks and villa life to wildlife, road trips and pure Americana, this page brings together the full Florida series in one place.
As our Florida series comes to an end, it’s time to reflect. From villa life and family memories to theme parks, wildlife and Americana, here are my final thoughts — and whether we’d ever do it all again.
A visit to the Florida Westgate Saturday Night Rodeo turned into one of the most surreal and entertaining evenings of our trip. Bulls, cowboys, trick roping and full-blown Americana made for a night we’ll never forget.
In between theme parks, wildlife encounters and day trips, we also found time to slow down in Florida. From crazy golf and mall shopping to stormy beach drives and one unforgettable rodeo night, these quieter moments rounded out the trip perfectly.
Gatorland Orlando was a welcome break from the theme parks. Set between Kissimmee and Celebration, it offered a relaxed afternoon exploring swampland, spotting birds and getting surprisingly close to Florida’s most prehistoric residents.
Universal Studios Orlando turned out to be my favourite theme park of the Florida holiday. Familiar film sets, TV references, Springfield from The Simpsons and a great evening at CityWalk made it a standout day.
Just 85 miles from Orlando, Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park felt like a completely different Florida. Quiet, natural and unforgettable, it offered our first ever encounter with manatees — and it was something truly special.
Animal Kingdom was our second Disney park of the holiday and, surprisingly, the one I enjoyed the most. More organic, more immersive and far less chaotic than Magic Kingdom, it felt like a very different side of Disney.
A visit to Kennedy Space Center was one of the standout days of our Florida holiday. While the bus tour disappointed, the museums, Saturn V moon rocket and Space Shuttle Atlantis made it a memorable and inspiring experience.
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