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Touring Texas on Route 66 – Part 2 (Vega to Adrian)
Vega was a great little town which had an eclectic variety of fun things to see. From a few old gas stations and restaurants to […]
Touring Texas on Route 66 – Part 1 (Shamrock to Amarillo)
Texas is the state I call home, so one might think this is all familiar to me. But, other than Cadillac Ranch, I had intentionally […]
Cruising Through Oklahoma – Exploring Route 66 – Part 2 (Arcadia to Texola)
The second half of our Oklahoma excursion starts in Arcadia. Here we checked off 2 more “must see” items on our Route 66 list – […]
Cruising Through Oklahoma – Exploring Route 66 – Part 1 (Commerce to Chandler)
Since the sun was setting in Missouri, and it was darker in Kansas, then it stands to reason that it was full on night when […]
Visions of CARS, CARS, CARS on Route 66 – Kansas
Route 66 is a whopping 13 miles long (not a typo) in Kansas! But don’t let the short length of the Mother Road lull you […]
Seeing the Sights on Route 66 – Missouri – Part 2 (Uranus to Joplin)
Okay, technically its in St. Robert, MO, but does anyone really come to St. Robert to see something other than Uranus? This place has it […]
Seeing the Sights on Route 66 – Missouri – Part 1 (St. Louis to Devil’s Elbow)
The last stop in Illinois was the Chain of Rocks Bridge which is where Route 66 used to cross the Mississippi. The bridge still crosses […]
What to See on Route 66 – Illinois – Part 3 (Springfield to Granite City)
Thanks for joining us on this final installment of the Illinois Route 66 series! Illinois had the most things to see of the 5 states […]
What to See on Route 66 – Illinois – Part 2 (Lexington to Williamsville)
Welcome to part 2 of the Illinois Route 66 adventure! The first part covered from Chicago to Pontiac and this part picks up in the […]
What to See on Route 66 – Illinois – Part 1 (Chicago to Pontiac)
As we wound our way downtown Chicago on one way streets, with delivery trucks parked 2 wide in the travel lanes, pedestrians jaywalking everywhere, potholes […]
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I’m Jen, a passionate traveler capturing the essence of my adventures through captivating visuals and personal narratives on this travelogue blog. I thrive on taking the roads less traveled, cherishing the journey as much as the destination. This website is a result of my endless hours of research, trip planning, and content creation. I finance my own travels to maintain genuine reflections, avoiding sponsored trips or AI-generated content. Join me as we embark on a virtual voyage, uncovering hidden gems and inspiring wanderlust.
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