American Nomad Blog
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American Nomad covers the best of U.S. travel—from vacation deals to festivals, weekend getaways, travel tips, and more. A seasoned traveler and Moon author, Laura is the perfect guide to help discover new gems when traveling domestically.
Recent Posts
- A Southern Girl's Wintertime Adventure in Yellowstone
- One Novelist's Odyssey Across America
- Gearing up for a Family Camping Trip
- Mint Juleps and More at Oak Alley Plantation
- Avoiding Identity Theft While on Vacation
- Money-Saving Travel Tips from Nomadic Matt
- Fashion, Fun, and Convenience for the Modern Traveler
- In Search of Irish Museums Across America
- The Inspiring Journey of a Solo Kayaker
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 2
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 1
- Experiencing Yosemite with YExplore
- Two Travel Contests Worth Mentioning
- A Word About the TSA's No-No List
- A Reader's Advice About Airport Security
Protecting Electronic Data Against the Pitfalls of Air Travel
With Thanksgiving only four days away, many Americans are preparing for the busiest travel week of the year, and not surprisingly, plenty of these holiday travelers will reach their destinations via plane. So, although I've previously shared some tips for protecting your electronic gadgets from airport security and securing your laptop while traveling, I think it's worth mentioning a few more ways to protect your electronic data against the perils of air travel. After all, I understand how maddening it can be to lose precious photos, videos, documents, and other important information due to unexpected circumstances in the air, on the road, and elsewhere. more >>
Exploring Cincinnati with a Longtime Expert, Part 3
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Over the weekend, I posted two installments of a three-part conversation with Betsa Marsh – Cincinnati resident, longtime travel writer, and author of Cincinnati Essentials ($2.99), a handy app available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Filled with colorful photos, useful maps, and detailed content about various museums, attractions, hotels, restaurants, and shops throughout Cincinnati, this interactive app also allows travelers to peruse relevant web pages, mark and sort entries, and leave comments or ask questions of the author. more >>
Exploring Cincinnati with a Longtime Expert, Part 2
Yesterday, I posted the first installment of a three-part interview with Betsa Marsh – Cincinnati resident, longtime travel writer, and author of Cincinnati Essentials ($2.99), a handy app available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. In the first part of my interview with Betsa – admittedly, the most knowledgeable Cincinnati expert I know – she shared her favorite aspects of “The Queen City,” described her nine-year experience as a history docent for the Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC), and offered a few recommendations for outdoor enthusiasts.
If you'd like to learn a bit more about Cincinnati, here's the second part of my interview with Betsa: more >>
Exploring Cincinnati with a Longtime Expert, Part 1
During our many years of traveling across the United States together, my husband, Dan, and I have encountered several routes more than once. Interstate 65 through Louisville, Kentucky, is one such route. In fact, we typically see the “Derby City” every spring and fall, while making our seasonal trek between northern Michigan and New Orleans. Depending on our schedule, we've even been known to make side trips along this rather lengthy route, though there's one city that we've never had the chance to visit – Cincinnati, Ohio – which, like Louisville, sits alongside the serpentine Ohio River. more >>
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