Tagged With "Clown Motel"
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Re: Motel 6 freshens its rooms...and its image
I used to stay at Motel 6 when I was a poor starving medical student. But I abandoned the chain because of how inconsistent the different sites were. Some a offered a decent room. Others were dives. Hopefully along with the face lift there will be an greater effort to standardize their properties. For example, when I'm I stay at a Courtyard, I know exactly what to expect and am never disappointed.
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Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
There’s a lot more to Memphis than Graceland, although Graceland is by far the city’s most popular attraction (which I’ve previously discussed here ). A city of about 650,000, Memphis has a...
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Road Trip, Day 1: City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and The Skunk
Gateway to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas March 9, 2015 In the late ‘80s, I lived in L.A. for a couple of years. My S.O. knew lots of cool L.A. stuff. One of those was something he’d read that...
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Road Trip, Day 3: A Sunny Day in Sonoma
March 11, 2015 The drive down California Highway 1, along the Mendocino and Sonoma County coast, was a bit of a bust. It started to rain as I arrived at Point Arena and Fort Ross was closed, it turned out, on weekdays, so I...
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Unusual Hotel Rooms
There's millions of hotel rooms around the world and most are fairly standard. Bed of varying size and comfort, bathroom with show/tub combo, maybe a desk, maybe a comfortable chair in which to sit. Most rooms just differ by their size and...
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Route 66 - Pasadena to Needles
Last summer I had the opportunity to do something I had always wanted to do - drive a significant portion of Route 66. Having spent 4 days in LA, I started a drive to Albuquerque to meet up with The Amazing Ms. D. Instead of rushing down the...
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September 14, 2017: Cars Land, Disney California Adventure Park
Inspired by the Disney·Pixar franchise "Cars", Disney brings Radiator Springs to life in "Cars Land" at Disney California Adventure Park.
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8 Tips To Actually Relax On Family Vacation And More
Traveling has many benefits in terms of both physical and mental health, which is an effective way to improve mood. However, the feeling of traveling alone or with friends is not the same as when you go with the family members. It will be the most precious moments to help the members closer. You are looking forward to your family holiday and you really need a vacation, but at the same time you fear the packing, children’s behavior, their potential sickness and unpacking all over again? You...
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The Road to Yellowstone
PortMoresby sets out on a closer-to-home-than-usual trip of a lifetime, a first visit to Yellowstone National Park, with her Montana-born pal, Deb, as guide.
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Shoebox America, 1969
A few nostalgic moments from a cross-country road trip in the summer of 1969, the year the Mets lost last place.
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How to Get Your Vehicle Ready for a Long Road Trip
Some helpful suggestions for preparing your vehicle so that you can enjoy a road trip (sponsored content)
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Your Dog-Friendly Guide to Santa Barbara
I recently got a puppy shortly after my graduation. Living alone without having anyone to give my endless love was starting to bother me. Plus, as far as the word goes- A dog is a man's best friend, it's very true. So I got myself some time off from work and decided to travel to Santa Barbara. But I was in a real pinch. I have a four-legged friend who needs constant attention and care. I didn't have anyone to leave him behind with, and I personally didn't want to. So I decided to embark on...
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Motel 6 freshens its rooms...and its image
Motel 6, a brand whose name reflects its original room price, has long been noted mainly for low prices, and for Tom Bodett's radio ads, promising that "we'll leave the light on for you." Now, facing increasing demands for comfort and...
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Aberdeen Washington: Home to Washington's logging industry
Jonathan L explores some of the history of Aberdeen, Washington
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Not-So-Hidden Gems in Historic Lewisburg
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel treasures she discovered while visiting Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Coastal California: Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Officially called the Pigeon Point Light Station, it’s been my sentinel, standing at the edge of my personal territory, telling me I’m nearing, or leaving, my family on the coastside of the Bay Area, south of San Francisco. I...
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Aug. 24, 2016: Sights From A Taste of Colorado
An annual Labor Day tradition, A Taste of Colorado combines food, fun and great performances. Samantha shows us her favorites from last year's.
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The Bay Area by "Clipper"
PortMoresby turns misfortune into adventure when, after almost 6 decades of dependence on her car, discovers public transportation from one end of San Francisco Bay to the other.
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Hopper Tales: Fiction inspired by art while traveling
Sometimes, the art Jonathan L encounters in his travels inspires him to create flash fiction. Here are three stories inspired by paintings by Edward Hopper
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Lake George: An Adirondack Gem
Jonathan L takes us up to Lake George, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York
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RV rental for road trip
I started to think about our trip to Denver, and maybe planning a road trip in CA. We've always just piled everything in our minivan and gone, and stayed at motels and such...but I'm wondering...does it make sense to rent an RV and skip the...
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Wallace, Idaho: From mining town to "Center of the Universe"
I've driven past the picturesque town of Wallace, Idaho (population about 800) many times and had always been drawn to the historic buildings and beautiful setting. I remember telling my wife that someday we needed to exit and explore the town,...
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Why I Travel
This was my first blog post on my blog - Travels in the 2nd half: Yesterday I bought a a travel pouch with the saying "I am not a traveler, I am more of an explorer." This is what gets me up off the couch. At the age of 52, some people like to...
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Berlin: Ooops again! This time it's a hotel, not the airport
Berlin hotel construction halted; it's crushing the subway tunnel beneath it.
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Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah (Where Gumbo was #149)
Gumbo was visiting beautiful Monument Valley, at the Arizona/Utah border. This is a tribal park made famous in classic western movies.
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Aug. 31, 2018: Automatic Pancakes
A computerized automated pancake maker in the motel breakfast room: Who knew?
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Re: Calling Marie Antoinette: Your $75G-a-night suite is ready!
I have to say that although I could afford to go up a bit, I always look first at the low-end because while the rooms tend to be small, they have the needed facilities, and are more likely to have the wifi and breakfast free. Why pay more; it looks the same in the dark. Different for a resort, I guess... Never been unhappy with an Ibis in Europe, or the Motel 6/Super 8/Comfort Inn type here. I'd rather spend the difference on good food...
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Re: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
No - I wasn't looking for a Motel DrF !! Just a clue to the country. But I did get to ride in a limousine back to Waikiki from the mountain. Long story. Any volcanic mountain is only dormant until the next time. My dentist promised me "this wont hurt" when I was a kid. Never trusted an expert since !
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Dreaming Around the World, Part II
Seduced initially by the public faces of our destinations, it’s the private spaces that remain most vivid in PortMoresby’s memory.
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Vacationing During Covid: the Good, the Bad and Ugly
Kai Rambow shares the highlights and low points of a Covid-era visit to a popular beach area.
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National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tennessee
Samantha shares some pictures and information about the Civil Rights Museum, and the Lorraine Hotel where MLK was assassinated in 1968.
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The Conch House Marina Resort, St. Augustine, FL
Travel Rob goes to a great restaurant and resort in St Augustine.
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Casa de Fruta (and all the other Casas)
PHeymont visits a popular California attraction started as a roadside stand and then just grew and grew
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Route 66: Exploring Roadside Attractions - Part 1
Jonathan L revisits the sights he saw on a trip he took along Route 66 in 2014
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Pea Soup Andersen: A California Story
PHeymont's quest for good soup ended in failure, but brought him to an interesting history.
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Hidden History: The World's First Motel
At the edge of San Luis Obispo, California, PHeymont found the remains of Motel Inn, a highway pioneer, meant to be the first of a chain.
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Re: Hidden History: The World's First Motel
A really interesting article! I hunted round for photos of the motel with cars (of the era) parked outside. There do not seem to be many, but I found this piece - which has a couple of shots at the beginning (and a lot more about the history of the place and some of its famous guests): https://www.kcet.org/shows/art...e-worlds-first-motel
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Solvang, California: A Danish Confection
PHeymont finds that there's a lot more to Solvang than its quaint 'Danish' facades—including the story of how it got that way.
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How to Choose the Best Lodging Options for Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is one of America's most beautiful. Hannah presents some ideas on places to stay at when visiting the park (sponsored content)
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Where the Glitter Goes: Las Vegas Neon Boneyard
Las Vegas's constant rebuilding and replacing has left a legacy of neon fantasy to be collected by The Neon Museum
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Useful Steps to Follow When Planning Your Next Vacation
After nearly 2 years of CoVid lockdowns and restrictions, it's time to travel again! Take a look at these suggestions (sponsored content)
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Alabama
A museum that reminds us of a critical time in our past, very personal for some of us, and helps us understand how a community made it happen.
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The Big Texan Steak Ranch: Champion Eating
Samantha and her husband had Valentine's day dinner at The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo Texas. It is much more than a restaurant!
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Canada: Three Days, Three Cities
A brief summer road trip, full of interesting sights and scenes, but no stamps
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Clown Motel, Tonopah, Nevada
DrFumblefinger came across this clown-themed motel while traveling through the old gold-mining town of Tonopah.
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The (Long and Winding) Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Australia is a vast country, and, if you have ever been there and traversed it in some way, you will appreciate the sheer size and expanse of this island continent. The best way I have discovered to see the true beauty of this country is to drive...
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Re: Clown Motel, Tonopah, Nevada
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