UK Begins ETA Requirement on January 8th

 

Starting this week, Americans traveling to (and through) the United Kingdom will need to fill out an application for the new electronic travel authorization (ETA).  The "through" part is important to note, as even fliers stopping in the UK for a layover will need an ETA.   Applications can be done online or through an app (it appears they would greatly prefer you apply through the phone app).  The cost is £10.   For more information and details on the application and what an ETA permits, you can visit the ETA specific webpage of the UK Home Office.  

F1: 2025 Schedule

A Bad Day for Verstappen Back in 2016

 

The 2025 Formula racing schedule is out.  US races are:

• Miami, May 2-4
• Austin, October 17-19
• Las Vegas, November 20-22

I've been to most of the F1 races at COTA since they started in 2012.  They are fun to attend, and there is a good chance we'll be back at COTA in 2025.   

While I was tempted to go to the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, we found that watching it on TV was a blast and probably a much better experience than what I was willing to pay for in Vegas (spoiler alert: it's a little steeper than COTA plus I wouldn't have the free lodging of my own home).   If you at all like auto racing or Las Vegas, make plans to watch the race this November.  

This post was made by a human, not AI.