Tagged: america

What Road Trips Are Really Like Right Now: Staying Safe, Saving Money

Life goes on. Although it may be wiser to wait until there’s a vaccine before hitting the road (a prospect that, knock wood, seems right around the corner), many of us want, or even…

Two New Non-Travel Books May Change The Way You See the USA

You drive into a new town. It is not a famous place and it certainly isn’t a tourist magnet. But it has a certain vibe, a personality. You start to explore, stopping by a local store,…

American Historical Sites People Think Are Real—But Are Actually Fake

You probably went to one of these on vacation or a field trip. You probably thought you were walking in the same rooms as the great figures in United States history. You were wrong.…

Homesick Hotline Plays Iconic U.S. Sounds for Americans Abroad

If you're an American on an extended vacation overseas—or if you're planning a permanent relocation in response to the outcome of last month's presidential election—World Nomads has…

Busiest Airports During July 4th Weekend

It's going to be crowded at the airports during July Fourth weekend. An estimated 11 million air travelers are expected to pass through the nation's various terminals on the way to…

Volunteer Your Time and Get a Free Hostel Stay For Yourself and 9 Friends

Hostelling International USA announced this week that it will be doing a good deed for those who, well, do good deeds. For the months of January and February, it will be giving away…

The Meanest Roads in America: More Public Highways Bleeding Tourists with Cashless Tolls

They're the meanest roads in America.If you haven't taken a road trip vacation in the last few years, you're in for a rude shock. More states are implementing what's called "cashless…

Touch and Learn: Fabulous Fall Children's Museum Adventures

The leaves are beginning to fall and you're more likely to be looking for indoor activities that you and your children can share while traveling this autumn season. Luckily, we are…

Travel Troubleshooter: Remember My Alamo Rate

When Steve Chan's car rental company in Ireland runs out of the vehicle he reserved, it offers to set him up with a car from another company. He's led to believe that he'll pay the…

London: Hating the Prices But Adoring the Art

The fine arts are more than just blooming in today's London, they're positively aflame. The English capital's fantastic profusion of art shows, galleries, museums, exhibitions and…

Park of the Week: California's Channel Islands

The five islands of the Channel Islands National Park off the California coast are only 30 or so miles from Santa Barbara, even less from Ventura, but they are not easy to get to.…