On your vacation to Disney or Universal, you might decide you want a break from the theme parks of Orlando and head on a road trip for a few days. You might be thinking of…
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Day Trips from New Orleans Without a Car
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…
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…
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 Denver: Best Places to Write
Denver, Colorado holds a lot of significant history in the growth of the U.S. The Mile High City also attracted a lot of writers throughout its history, and there are still lots of great writing…
Essentials to Survive Sleeping in Coach on Amtrak Trains
Train travel might be my new favorite way to travel. But there are things I wish I knew before sleeping in coach on an Amtrak train overnight. When I traveled the whole US from east…
East to West by Train with Amtrak USA Rail Pass: DC to California
I jumped on the chance to travel the entire US from east to west by train when the Amtrak USA Rail Pass was on sale. I wanted to travel the whole country, which is why…
8 Best Stops on the California Zephyr with Rail Pass
The Amtrak USA Rail Pass allows you to hop off up to ten times on two lines. I chose the California Zephyr as one of the train lines, and I was looking for the best…
Writer’s Travel Guide to Washington, DC: Best Writing Spots!
I can’t believe I just recently visited my country’s capital for the first time. Had I known how many great writing spots and inspiration it holds, I likely would have taken a writing retreat to…
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling New Orleans on a Budget
New Orleans may just be my new favorite city in the U.S. It wasn’t easy traveling in New Orleans on a budget, but the extra effort was well worth it. Walking through the streets of…
