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
Rest, Relaxation, and Frivolity at the Eden House
The 30th annual Hemingway Days celebration, which I mentioned in a post last week, is currently underway in Key West, Florida. Yesterday actually marked the first day of fishing for the Key West Marlin Tournament as well as the first round of the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar (201 Duval St., 305/294-5717, 9 a.m.-close daily), two lively competitions that continue today. Of course, if you don't make it down to Key West for this year's event, which ends on Sunday, you should certainly consider planning a trip to this one-of-a-kind town in the not-too-distant future. more >>
The Rainbow Pride of Key West
I find it rather amusing – not to mention serendipitous – that two of my Moon colleagues, Wayne and Chris, opted to discuss gay-friendly hot spots in their respective blogs earlier today. After all, I, too, woke up with a gay-friendly tourist destination on the brain. more >>
Key West's Hemingway Days and Other Literary Tributes
For well over a decade, my husband, Dan, and I have relished our visits to Key West, a quirky town situated at the southern end of the Florida Keys. Though accessible via plane, boat, and the 110-mile Overseas Highway, Key West – nicknamed the Southernmost City – often feels like a remote island paradise, separated from the rest of the Sunshine State by more than just a lengthy stretch of concrete and asphalt. more >>
Wyland's Whaling Walls, Art with a Purpose
In late January, during a research trip for my upcoming Moon Florida Keys guide, my husband, Dan, and I were strolling near the Historic Seaport in Key West when we spied a gorgeous mural alongside the Waterfront Market at 201 William Street. As with much of Florida's public art, the painting captured a classic underwater scene, filled with bluish waters, frolicking dolphins, and other marine creatures, including a sea turtle, an eagle ray, and a shark on the prowl. I remember my initial awe at encountering this eye-catching mural – and the lack of surprise when I later discovered the artist's name. more >>
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