Route 66 Navigation creators working on a Route 66 Passport

The folks who created the Route 66 Navigation app for smartphones are working on a Route 66 Passport project with two Mother Road enthusiasts. Touch Media, which developed the app, stated in a news release: The “Route 66 Passport” with illustrations by artist Joyce Cole will provide Route 66 travelers with a fun, informative and … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation creators working on a Route 66 Passport

Route 66 Navigation offering prepaid cards, new rates

The Route 66 Navigation app has introduced new subscription rates and prepaid cards that can be purchased at more than 40 businesses along Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica. According to a news release from Route 66 Navigation: Each card with exclusive design has its own unique QR code, which activates navigation for Android … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation offering prepaid cards, new rates

Book review: “On Route 66 for the First Time”

If you live in Europe and are thinking of traveling Route 66, you might as well download the book "On Route 66 for the First Time." You literally have nothing to lose. That's because Marian Pavel's 221-page book is available for free here. It also comes versions of these languages -- English, French, Latin, German, … Continue reading Book review: “On Route 66 for the First Time”

App developer offers opportunity to Route 66 groups, businesses

The developers of the Route 66 Navigation app plan in July to have a stand at a huge Harley-Davidson event in the Czech Republic, and it's offering a free chance for Route 66 groups and businesses to be a part of it. The Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary party is slated for July 5-8 in Prague, Czech … Continue reading App developer offers opportunity to Route 66 groups, businesses

New Route 66 Navigation app offers turn-by-turn directions

A Slovakian company has developed the first Route 66 app for iPhones that offers turn-by-turn directions, and an Android version should be ready in the coming weeks. Route 66 Navigation's full abilities will cost $49.99 for a yearly subscription -- a price that may make some roadies blanch. But its many features might lessen the … Continue reading New Route 66 Navigation app offers turn-by-turn directions