You think the news anchors on CNN and MSNBC suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome? On a recent trip to Canada, I found out it gets even worse when you cross the border. Apparently President Trump has…
Travel Thoughts
Don’t Buy A Boat, But Become A Boater
There is nothing like being out in the ocean, watching the landscape shrink down to a picturesque backdrop. The saltwater breeze and rhythmic waves create a peace felt nowhere else in the world. But b…
Throw Out The Map And Choose Your Own Adventure – Road Trip Style
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve got your road trip mapped out to an exact science, complete with a cooler full of snacks and a playlist already in queue. And most likely, you’ve got a plan… comp…
Major League Baseball’s Five Worst Ballparks
I love “The National Pastime.” I’ve seen a home game in every major league city in America. On those rare nights when my plane lands in a big city before 6pm, I always check the Major League Baseball…
4 Expert Travel Secrets to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
My friend and I — and our wives — just got back from an 11 day European vacation. And none of us checked a bag. Impossible, you say? I’ll let you in on four secret packing tips that will s…
Americans Don’t Travel Like Anthony Bourdain
Editor’s Note: We want to offer our sincerest condolences to Anthony Bourdain’s family, friends, and colleagues. While Proud American Traveler genuinely disagreed with most of his politics and some o…
8 Family Packing Tips For Stress-Free Travel
Running through the airport with 3 kids, 5 suitcases, 2 backpacks, and a purse can make you feel more like a packing mule than a family embarking on a relaxing getaway. While it’s true that kids add a…
4 Expert Travel Secrets to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
My friend and I — and our wives — just got back from an 11 day European vacation. And none of us checked a bag. Impossible, you say? I’ll let you in on four secret packing tips that will s…
Eat Like A Lumberjack
Samoa Cookhouse 908 Vance Ave. Samoa, CA By Matt Norris Look, nobody would confuse this proud traveler for a tree-hugger. But even someone like me can get a bit awestruck staring up at a 350-foot-tall…
Blue Collar Trumps The Blue Bloods In East Boston
Santarpio’s Pizza 111 Chelsea St. Boston, MA By Matt Norris Santarpio’s is a slice of blue collar Boston at its most sincere. Gruff, no-nonsense waitresses. Tattooed patrons in wife-beaters. Cooks bar…