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
A Windy City Weekend: Stuffing Face Chicago-style
When planning a trip to the Windy City, it’s important to consider things like transportation and accommodations, not to mention diversions such as Chicago’s art scene and famed museums, but I’d be remiss in the fourth part of my six-part series if I didn’t mention the food! 'Cause one thing I remember fondly from my college days is Chicago’s eclectic cuisine. more >>
A Windy City Weekend: Stepping Back in Time
This week, I’m spotlighting Chicago, one of my favorite U.S. destinations, in a six-part series, filled with tips on what to see, do, and eat while you’re in town. If you’ve never traveled there before – or you simply need a refresher course – please check out my first two posts, which will help you prepare for a weekend getaway and explore the city’s artistic splendor. more >>
A Windy City Weekend: Strolling Amid Masters
As I wrote in yesterday’s American Nomad post, I’ve decided to prepare a six-part series about Chicago, one of my favorite U.S. cities, in the hopes that some of you might head there very soon for a weekend getaway. In the second part of this weeklong series, I’m focusing on the art and architecture that have helped to shape this amazing town. more >>
A Windy City Weekend: Getting Started
Although summer doesn’t technically end until the fall equinox on September 22, most people consider Labor Day their last summertime hoorah. Luckily, you still have some time to plan a memorable weekend getaway to celebrate the seasonal change.
While America is rife with wonderful vacation spots – from Las Vegas to Savannah – one of my all-time favorite destinations is Chicago – also lovingly known as the Windy City. As with New Orleans – one of my other favorite U.S. locales – Chicago abounds with delicious food, live music, and incredible architecture – not to mention amazing museums, award-winning theater, a thriving nightlife, and outdoor attractions galore. more >>
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