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
America's Top Bargain Destinations for Summer Travel, Part 2
Yesterday, I revealed my first five picks for America's top 15 bargain summertime destinations – the topic of my satellite radio tour tomorrow morning. Well, here's the scoop on my next five locales: more >>
America's Top Bargain Destinations for Summer Travel, Part 1
Earlier today, I told you that I'll be participating in a satellite radio tour this Wednesday morning to discuss America's top 15 budget-friendly destinations for summertime travel. Well, if you're curious about seeing more of this incredible country, and hoping to save a few bucks along the way, consider planning a trip to one of these amazing destinations. Here are the first five of my top picks: more >>
Upcoming Radio Tour About Top U.S. Bargain Destinations
Memorial Day, the unofficial start to the summer travel season, is only two weeks away – meaning that it's not too early to start considering your summer travel plans. To that end, on Wednesday morning, I'll be embarking on a satellite radio tour of stations throughout America to discuss the country's top bargain destinations for summertime travel. In other words, I hope to shed some light on how families, retirees, young couples, outdoor enthusiasts, and others can enjoy some of the nation's most incredible hot spots without breaking the bank. If nothing else, I'm excited to be focusing on two of my favorite subjects: exploring this diverse country and saving some of my hard-earned cash while doing it. more >>
RV Camping in the Everglades and the Florida Keys
As I mentioned in yesterday's post, this year marks the official centennial of RV travel. But, of course, the practice of living on the road, with all of one's worldly possessions along for the ride, from clothing to cookware, goes back even longer than that. Still, a modern-day Airstream travel trailer, affectionately termed the Silver Bullet, has way more amenities and conveniences than the covered wagons of old. Today's recreational vehicles are incredibly self-contained, with stoves, toilets, various foldout beds, and usually enough storage bins to make airline baggage fees seem like an even bigger waste of money. more >>
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