Revolutionary Road Trip: Tidewater Trails – Part II

The week after Christmas, my mom and I enjoyed a “Revolutionary Road Trip” through the heart of Virginia’s Tidewater Region. Our journey took us from the cobblestones of Colonial Williamsburg to the riverfront at Berkeley Plantation, through the charming streets of Smithfield, and on toward the Battle of the Great Bridge Museum in Chesapeake and […]

Port of Call: Four Fun Days in Wilmington NC

Just a short two-hour jaunt down I-40 from my home base in Raleigh, Wilmington, North Carolina, has long been my favorite coastal escape. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to spend four jam-packed days exploring this vibrant city and the surrounding Cape Fear region, and I discovered even more reasons why it’s a must-visit destination. […]

Parthenon: Exploring Ancient Greece in the Heart of Nashville

Today on American Nomad we’re continuing our Nashville Music City Adventures at The Parthenon. Nashville has long been dubbed ‘The Athens of the South,’ even prior to becoming a music mecca, Nashville has always prided itself on education, arts and culture. Post Civil War it became home to Fisk University, a historically black college whose […]

Philadelphia Adventures: The Barnes Foundation

Our Philadelphia exploration continues with a visit to the magnificent Barnes Foundation, an world-class institution dedicated to art and education, and home to a globally recognized collection of modern masterpieces. Founded by Dr. Albert C. Barnes in 1922, The Barnes’ invites visitors, referred to as ‘students,’ to engage in conversations with art and consider its […]

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Today on American Nomad we’re continuing our Philly adventures at The Philadelphia Museum of Art… Philadelphia is truly a city of arts and culture with over 100 museums ranging from visual arts to science, history, archaeology and more. In the coming weeks, we’re going to explore several of Philly’s beloved museums, starting with the iconic […]

Philadelphia – Revolutionary Adventures

In early March, my mom and I enjoyed a week of sightseeing in Philadelphia. As a history and culture buff, a visit to Philly has been on my bucket list for years, as I’m a descendant of two signers of The Declaration of Independence. The city exudes history and character from its Colonial roots to […]

Three Days in Washington DC

My mom and I kicked off 2025 with a fun three-day adventure in Washington D.C. In this post, I’ll break down our fun and share some travel tips along the way. From world-class museums and awe-inspiring monuments to vibrant live music venues and captivating theater performances, and a diverse culinary scene with world-class restaurants, D.C. […]

South Carolina Adventure: Columbia to Camden

On December 20 2024, my mom and I embarked on a two day getaway to Columbia, South Carolina to experience the amazing French Moderns: Monet to Matisse exhibit at The Columbia Museum of Art. This incredible art exhibit features fifty-nine works of French Modern art from The Brooklyn Museum, including pieces by Monet, Renoir, Cezanne […]

Highlights of The Uffizi Museum – Florence

We’re continuing our Italian Adventures today with a tour of the Highlights of The Uffizi Museum in Florence. Hands down, The Uffizi is one of the premier museums in the world and a destination museum for art lovers. I dreamed of visiing the museum since first learning about it in Middle School and that dream […]

NYC Explorer: Must SEE Art at The MET

With over 2 million square feet of space and over 5,000 years of art, architecture and sculpture – The Metropolitan Museum of ART is wonderland for art lovers. In our last edition, we discussed Quick Tips for visiting The MET…with such a large collection of art it takes days (and really years) to fully see […]