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.
We left Derby at 1:30am and drove through the night to France, swapping the familiar Dover–Calais ferry for the Eurotunnel. By midday we were standing at the historic Circuit de Gueux, before ending a long first day in Langres.
In May 2024 we pointed our 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera south and headed for the French Riviera. What followed was a 2,450-mile road trip through France taking in mountain roads, classic motorsport, too many pastries and a few unexpected moments along the way
An unforgettable night in Toronto as Morrissey took to the Budweiser Stage. Part of our East Coast USA and Canada adventure — and proof that even Deb can enjoy a Moz gig when he’s at his best.
A rolling collection of roadside snapshots — barns, bridges, houses and highways — all taken on the move from the passenger seat. These are the in-between moments that connect the dots of our East Coast USA and Canada adventure from New York to Toronto
Leaving Niagara-on-the-Lake after breakfast on the veranda, we followed the backroads along Lake Ontario towards Toronto. Misty lakeside drives, apple fritters from Tim Hortons, and a night watching Morrissey at the Budweiser Stage made for one unforgettable day in Canada.
Day 4 of our East Coast USA road trip was a driving day in every sense — the kind where the journey itself becomes the highlight. We left Ithaca at first light, coffee and pastries in hand, ready to swap college-town calm for the open road and our first full day behind the wheel in earnest.
From the misty American viewpoints to the thunderous beauty of the Canadian side, our visit to Niagara Falls was unforgettable. Here’s what it’s like to see both perspectives of this legendary natural wonder — and why it deserves a place on every traveller’s list.
Day 3 marked the start of the driving leg of our East Coast USA adventure. After breakfast in Times Square and a reflective morning in New York, we picked up our hire car at JFK and drove north through forests, mountains and lakes to the pretty college town of Ithaca in the Finger Lakes.
A gloomy morning in Manhattan turned into another incredible day of food, shopping and exploring. From the grandeur of St Patrick’s Cathedral to steak and IPAs at Gallaghers, here’s how Day 2 of our East Coast USA road trip unfolded in New York City.
After weeks of planning, our East Coast USA road trip began with an early start, a smooth flight, and a full first day exploring New York City. From Times Square to Soho and Shake Shack in Madison Square Park, we hit 29,000 steps and soaked up every moment of Day One.
This September we’re heading out on a 15-night East Coast road trip - from the bright lights of New York City to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, The Hamptons, and back again
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