Are we there yet? Yes, this really is a thing – and you will hear approximately every 4.3 seconds when traveling with children. But, no matter your mode of transportation or the duration of your trip,…
The Good News And Bad News About Talking Trump Outside The Country
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…
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…
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…
