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U.S. Residents Have New Baggage & ID Requirements In Order To Fly Starting in May 2025

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We’ve already covered the new travel restrictions/requirements if you’re heading to Europe and the UK this year (link below), but the USA have also strengthened their domestic travel requirements – and not just for flying either. Here is a breakdown of some of the new requirements for U.S. Residents. The most important one is REAL ID that starts May 7, 2025. According to TSA, the new travel requirement will be strictly enforced.

Henry Ford's Greenfield Village Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland, TravelBloggers.ca

Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village – A Step Back In Time

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Henry Ford was concerned that the rapid pace of technological progress was threatening to erase America’s cultural heritage, and his desire was to make Greenfield Village a living museum that would showcase American life, history, and traditions – to provide a sense of connection to the past for future generations. Spanning over 80 acres, Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan is a sprawling outdoor museum – it’s a step back in time where you can explore restored buildings from different periods in American history – from Thomas Edison’s lab to the Wright Brothers’ workshop, historical homes and shops. It’s a living, breathing re-creation of American history.

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland, TravelBloggers.ca

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation – A Treasure Trove of History

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After our fantastic Rouge Factory Tour, we headed back to The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, a sprawling tribute to American ingenuity. The museum isn’t just about cars; it’s a treasure trove of historical artifacts that highlight innovation across multiple industries and time-lines. While cars are a big part of the story, the museum also showcases everything from early aeroplanes to steam engines, home appliances, and even presidential limousines.

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Ford Rouge Factory Tour – The Heart of American Automobiles

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Our day began with a tour of the legendary Ford Rouge Factory, which has been a cornerstone of Ford’s production since its inception in the early 20th century. The Rouge site was initially envisioned by Henry Ford as a “self-sufficient” factory, where raw materials could enter one end and finished cars could roll off the line at the other. Over the years, the factory has evolved, but it remains one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world.

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National Corvette Museum – A Car Enthusiasts’ Dream

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The National Corvette Museum is conveniently located off I-65 exit 28, across from the General Motors’ Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Spanning 115,000 square feet, this museum is a shrine to the Corvette, showcasing more than 80 ’Vettes as well as concept cars – including one of the original 1953 Corvettes, the only 1983 Corvette in existence and other rare and unique Corvettes.

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland, TravelBloggers.ca

Road Trip Across America: From Houston To Detroit. We celebrate The Interstate, Cars, Culture And History

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There’s something liberating about the open road – the rhythmic hum of tires, the changing landscape outside the window and the promise of new experiences just a few miles ahead. Ever since Gail and I were little kids, it has been engrained in our childhood. As adults, this is what we were looking for when embarking on our latest road trip adventures that began with a mid-morning flight from Toronto to Houston, Texas.

Caribbean & Cross-Country Adventures!

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(This post contains affiliate links.  Click here to see what that means.) It’s been a while since we posted – life changes, health and work gets in the way – but we still have that wanderlust, the desire for adventure … even if we’re not currently able to get out and experience it all ourselves! That said, we’re here today to share … because we can’t keep this to ourselves! We love living vicariously through the lives and stories of friend and author, Nick Harvey and his wife Cheryl.

Waldo Helps Plot the Perfect American Road-Trip

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Who knew that one day Waldo would actually prove useful! Waldo? You say … Yes – Waldo – the star who got his start in a series of children’s books in England … that quirky little guy with his distinctive red-and-white-striped shirt, bobble hat, and glasses – that’s the one! Well, in reality it’s not Waldo himself that’s going to guide you on the perfect American road-trip, but rather one Randal S. Olson from the University of Pennsylvania who researches artificial intelligence and algorithms … the guy who came up with the optimal search strategy to find Waldo.