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
Favorite Movie Locales from Coast to Coast, Part 2
Inspired by Katie Sorene's top 10 greatest movie locations of all time, I shared with you five of my favorite American movie locales – the French Quarter, the Las Vegas Strip, Alcatraz Island, Devil's Tower, and Mount Rushmore – in yesterday's post. Here, in geographical order, are my second five favorite spots, all of which recall classic movie experiences as well as beloved travel memories: more >>
Favorite Movie Locales from Coast to Coast, Part 1
Less than two weeks ago, Katie Sorene of Tripbase listed her top 10 greatest movie locations of all time, which ranged from New Zealand, as featured in the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), to Scotland, as seen in Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning opus Braveheart (1995). While the 10 movies (and related landscapes) that Katie described certainly inspire a great deal of wanderlust, I must admit that I was a little dismayed to find no American locales on her list, especially considering the diversity of landscapes and landmarks in this country – and the fact that so many movies have taken advantage of such amazing places. more >>
A Reminder About Free Travel EBooks
Two weeks ago, I told you about a new seven-part series of travel eBooks compiled by Tripbase as part of a “travel secret” challenge in which roughly 200 bloggers, from fellow Moon author Mindy Sink to travel expert Peter Greenberg, participated. As I shared at the time, three of my U.S. more >>
Underwater Exploration Celebrated at Islamorada's History of Diving Museum
Earlier today, I told you about the wonderful Blue Star Museums Initiative – a partnership between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and hundreds of museums throughout America. Through this initiative, active-duty U.S. military personnel and up to five immediate family members can enjoy free admission at any participating museum from today (Memorial Day) through September 6 (Labor Day). As NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman said, “America's museums are proud to join the rest of the country in thanking our military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifice. I cannot imagine a better way to do that than welcoming them in to explore and enjoy the extraordinary cultural heritage our museums present.” more >>
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