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…
Major League Baseball’s Top Ten Ballparks
Every baseball fan I know has the same fantasy. A blissful summer watching a game at every Major League ballpark in America — all in one epic beer and hot dog fueled road trip. Well sorry. Thi…
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…
Greeting A New Day With Old Grease, Graffiti, and Neck Tattoos
Frank’s Grill 1915 Mangum Road Houston, TX By Matt Norris Diner. Hash house. Greasy spoon. I like to call this uniquely American roadside phenomenon the “dive breakfast joint.” Frank’s Grill, located …
Loose Meat Loses This Proud American Traveler
Nu Way Cafe 7301 W. Central Ave. Wichita, KS By Matt Norris One of the cool things about traveling this wonderful country of ours is experiencing those local culinary traditions that often give each r…
Go Ahead, Name Your Sandwich
Danny’s Deli Restaurant Newport News, Virginia By Joe Tanner Folks like to name the things they love. Their kids. Their pets. Their boats. So when you run across a sandwich with a name, you know you h…
Five “Big” Reasons Why Your Hawaiian Vacation MUST Include The “Big Island”
How is it possible that the “Biggest” island in Hawaii – the one they named the whole darn state after – is the one so many travelers overlook? What a shame. When most people think of a Hawaiian vacat…
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…
Wanna Get Away? Spring is the Perfect Season to Visit these Four Hidden Spots
Ah, springtime. After months of grey winter blues, hope for better weather springs eternal. Don’t worry. Your friends here at Proud American Traveler have hand-picked four perfect springtime destina…