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
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler: Protection
Today might be Christmas Day, but as I wrote in the first and second 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 plan to take advantage of post-Christmas sales. In fact, though the winter holiday season is almost over, you might even discover a few ideas here that would work for another special occasion. more >>
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler: Preparation
As I wrote in the first part of my holiday travel gift guide, it's not too late to find an ideal present for the number-one traveler in your life. In fact, even if you've already finished with your Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa shopping this year, you might discover a few ideas here that would work for another special occasion. more >>
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler: Inspiration
Christmas might be less than a week away, but it's certainly not too late to find an ideal gift for the number-one traveler in your life. After all, my husband, Dan, and I haven't even begun our holiday shopping yet! more >>
The Coolest Traveling Coat Ever
I'm no stranger to the topic of trip essentials. In fact, several of my previous posts have offered a variety of suggestions on what to pack – no matter where you're headed next. As I wrote in early October, though, I've rarely discussed travel apparel on this blog. True, I've mentioned basic items like swimsuits, rain gear, and cold-weather clothing in a list of U.S. road trip essentials and included hooded sweatshirts and wide-brimmed hats among my top 10 must-pack items, but other than writing about customized fleeces from MultiSport Journeys, I've rarely promoted a particular item or manufacturer. more >>
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