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
New Orleans Travel Guide Giveaway
As I mentioned in last Thursday's post, I recently had the chance to chat about New Orleans on the “Around the World” radio show. If you were able to catch the program, then you probably heard me enthuse about some of the city's best attractions, hotels, and events, but needless to say, a 10-minute interview is hardly enough time to extol all of the Big Easy's virtues – which is why I'm so excited about the recent release of my new Moon New Orleans guidebook. more >>
Moon's American Nomad on "Around the World" Radio
Last week, I was in the mood for cocktails, particularly those created and/or regularly served in the Big Easy. That was due, of course, to three factors. One, my Moon New Orleans guidebook had just been released. Two, my husband, Dan, and I are about to embark on our seasonal move from northern Michigan to New Orleans. And three, well, I really love cocktails, and it doesn't take much for me to think about them – despite the fact that, as a lightweight, I don't drink them all that often. more >>
In Search of Destination Cocktails
Although it's common for domestic travelers to sample the notable cuisine of each region they visit – from key lime pie in the Florida Keys to barbecue in Kansas City to ahi poke in Hawaii – it's equally important for many of us to experience America's most popular drinks. Given that I'll soon be in New Orleans, a town celebrated for its 24-hour Carnival atmosphere and impressive alcoholic consumption, it's surely not surprising that I have cocktails on the brain...
...and apparently, I'm not the only one. more >>
A Weeklong Encounter with the Big Easy, Part 3
After months of hard work, I'm happy to report that my latest guide, Moon New Orleans, has just been released this week. In celebration of this much-anticipated occasion (well, at the very least, for me, my patient editors, and my long-suffering hubby), I've crafted a seven-day itinerary of the city's top sights, restaurants, live music venues, and other cultural and recreational attractions – essentially, an expansion of the three-day tour of the Big Easy that appears in the “Discover New Orleans” chapter of the book. more >>
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