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
Exploring Kansas City with a Longtime Expert, Part 1
Ever since fellow Moon author Katy Ryan shared her top five reasons to visit Kansas City, Missouri, I've longed to make another trip to the “City of Fountains.” After all, journalist Walter Cronkite spent his childhood in KC, President Harry S. Truman once owned a haberdashery there, and Ernest Hemingway formerly wrote for The Kansas City Star. Today, it's home to Hallmark Cards, H&R Block, and the World Series of Barbecue, among other impressive entities. more >>
A French Quarter Ghost Tour and a Winner Announced
For the past two weeks, I've been running a holiday travel gift guide and end-of-the year travel guide giveaway. more >>
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler: Relaxation
Today is New Year's Day, but as I wrote in the first, second, third, and fourth parts of my holiday travel gift guide, it's not too late to find an ideal present for the number-one traveler in your life – especially if you enjoy taking advantage of post-Christmas sales. In fact, though the winter holiday gift-giving season is basically over, you might even discover a few ideas here that would work for another special occasion. more >>
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler: Convenience
Christmas might have come and gone, but as I wrote in the first, second, and third parts of my holiday travel gift guide, it's not too late to find an ideal present for the number-one traveler in your life – especially if you enjoy taking advantage of post-Christmas sales. In fact, though the winter holiday gift-giving season is almost over, you might even discover a few ideas here that would work for another special occasion. more >>
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