New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the US, and the area around it is equally enticing. The first time I visited the city, I wanted to go on a day trip from…
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Writers Travel Guide to Savannah, Georgia: Literary Travel
Savannah, Georgia is a wonderful place for some literary travel or a solo writing retreat. From its independent bookstores to past famous writer residents to gorgeous writing spots, Savannah is a city that holds an…
St Augustine: One Day Itinerary for All Interests
As the oldest continually settled city in the US (since 1565!), St Augustine is the kind of place you shouldn’t miss if you want to feel like you’re on vacation in Europe without leaving the…
How to Watch a Night Rocket Launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida
While it wasn’t the only reason for my road trip from Chicago, seeing a rocket launch was the only reason this particular road trip led me down to Florida. And although I did manage to…
The Ultimate Guide to Summer in Chicago: 50 Things to Do in Chicago Summer 2022
Besides Christmas time, summer is my favorite time of year in Chicago. As the threat of last minute snowstorms that spring sometimes likes to bestow upon the city fades away, the winter coats can be stored…
20+ Best & Most Unique Tours in Chicago: Architecture, History & Food
Chicago is the perfect destination; it has something for everybody. Whether you’re interested in architecture, history or food, Chicago has it all—including unique tours that cater to these interests. Having grown up in the Chicagoland…
Writer’s Travel Guide to Istanbul: Literary Travel & Writing Spots
I can’t remember why exactly, but Istanbul has been at the top of my travel bucket list for years. So, when I needed to pick a place in Europe that was cheap and inspiring and…
Best Hostels for Digital Nomads in Istanbul: Asian & European Side
Istanbul is an excellent place to spend some time for any digital nomad looking for affordable living costs. Everything is very cheap in Turkey, so Istanbul is especially perfect for beginning digital nomads willing to…
Writer’s Travel Guide to Venice, Italy: Literary Travel POI
I put off traveling to Venice for a long time. I heard about how horribly crowded and touristy it was: my least kind of place. The only reason that I took a detour to Venice…
Best Places to Ski in Europe Without Renting a Car
As an American, I was surprised at how much cheaper (and better) skiing was in Europe than in the US. Lift tickets, ski rentals, accommodation and food were all cheaper, and overall it was all…
Writer’s Travel Guide to Milan: Literary & Writing Spots
Milan, Italy is perhaps more synonymous with fashion, but it’s also a city fit for literary travel and for a solo writing retreat. In this Writer’s Travel Guide, you’ll find all the literary and inspiring…
15 Best Travel Writing Journals on Amazon | 2024
Voyage Scribe is for my fellow writers who travel, and what does every writer need? A journal to write in. It’s hard to find a journal suitable for travel, though. And you can’t exactly hop…
Carmarthen, UK Guide: Things to Do, Day Trips & More
Unless you’re from around Carmarthenshire or Wales, it’s likely that you’ve never heard of Carmarthen. But Carmarthen not only has an impressive history but still has lots of things to do and see, along with…
35 Things to Do in Pembrokeshire: Nature, Castles & History
It’s no secret that Pembrokeshire is one of the best places to visit not only in Wales but the entire UK. Even back in Victorian times Pembrokeshire was a popular place to go on vacation,…
