NC Explorer: Fun Things to do in Beaufort NC

Fun things to do…in Beaufort NC Set your clocks to Coastal Time as we travel to the North Carolina coastal town of Beaufort where history, beauty and beach vibes collide for a fabulously great time. I grew up going to Beaufort with my family. My grandparents had a condo in nearby Atlantic Beach and we’d […]

City by the Sea: Fun Things to do near Wilmington NC

Wilmington NC is the eastern terminus of I-40, the place where the road runs out and sand meets the sea. Only two hours east of Raleigh in the southeastern corner of North Carolina where the Cape Fear River moves towards the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington and its environs is an adventure for a lifetime. The area […]

Fun Facts about The Vatican

Located in the heart of Rome, The Vatican has been the center of Christian worship for nearly two millenia. Built on top of the burial site of St. Peter, The Vatican is the seat of The Roman Catholic Church and a pilgrimmage spot for millions of faithful each year. I visited The Vatican for the […]

NC Explorer: The Grove Park Inn – Asheville

The Grove Park Inn is one of the most iconic hotels in America. Built in 1913 in the Arts and Crafts movement style, this mountain retreat is more than just a weekend getaway – it stirs you with an experience to last a lifetime. Located in the heart of Asheville North Carolina in the midst […]

Italian Adventures: Visiting Padua

Today we’re continuing our Italian Adventures by taking the train from Verona to Padua to explore this ‘miraculous’ city that predates Rome. Visiting Padua…with a few fun facts and history before beginning our tour. Facts about Padua: Unfortunately the city fell on hard times when: Things to see: Palazzo Bo: When Visiting Padua you must […]

Venice Explorer: Heavenly Churches

Thanks for joining the Venice Explorer tour.Venice is a city of heavenly churches, in addition to the glorious St. Mark’s Basilica, the city has over 200 churches (100 on the main islands – Centro Storico) Today we are going to make pilgrimmages to some of Venice’s most serene churches Salute Basilica The Church and Basilica […]

NYC Explorer: Day at The American Museum of Natural History

An icon of New York City, The American Museum of National History allows visitors to travel through time and across the world without leaving New York. Celebrating 150 years (founded in April 1869), the museum is one of the largest in the world. Located on the corner of 81st Street and across from Central Park […]

NYC Explorer: The FRICK – Madison

On this edition of American Nomad we’re going to explore The Frick Collection – one of the finest collection of Old Masters paintings in the United States and beyond. Art lovers MUST and I repeat MUST VISIT The Frick while in New York. I was blown away by the collection of Renaissance to Dutch and […]

NYC Explorer: Art Museums 101

We’re continuing our tour of New York City with a quick introduction of The Big Apple’s best art museums. We’ll then dive deeper into each museums unique collections in upcoming posts. I have always had a love affair with art. I grew up spending free time exploring the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh […]

DC Explorer: National Air and Space Museum

American Nomad Traveler is taking flight with a trip to The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. One of the most visited museums in the world, it offers an out of this world experience allowing hands on learning and exhibits on aviation, space flight, astronomy, geology and to infinity and beyond. I first visited the […]