Mason’s Grill 13556 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA By Matt Norris Mason’s Grill is the embodiment of everything I love about the state of Louisiana—the best state in America for eating. End of discuss…
An Insider’s Guide To The U.S. Virgin Islands
You may be sitting down right now with your spouse or family trying to plan that perfect vacation this year. You love to hike and visit historical sites; they want to lounge on a beach of pristine san…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Charleston, South Carolina – It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This
This proud American traveler could start anywhere, but why not start with the single best city in the nation? Charleston, South Carolina. Blue skies, balmy beaches, palm trees swaying in a gentle wind…