Brunswick Town NC – Revolutionary History

In today’s American Nomad Traveler we’re traveling through over 300 years of history at North Carolina’s Brunswick Town Historic Site. Located in southeastern North Carolina, near Wilmington, on the banks of the mighty Cape Fear River, Brunswick Town tells the story of North Carolina’s early Colonial History. From 1726 to 1776, Brunswick Town was one […]

Fun in Lancaster County PA

In our last edition of American Nomad Traveler we discovered the fascinating history of Lancaster PA.Dating back to its settlement in 1718, Lancaster City, PA, holds the distinction of being one of the oldest inland cities in the United States. With over 300 years of history, it still retains its pastoral roots mixed with a […]

20 Museums Not to Miss in Philadelphia

In today’s edition of American Nomad we’re diving into 20 Amazing Museums in the Philadelphia area. Philadelphia is home to over 100 museums from history to art to science and beyond – museum lovers will fall in love with Philly’s cultural scene. While it is hard to limit the list to only 20 museums, hopefully […]

Discover Camden South Carolina

Visit Camden In the heart of South Carolina’s Midlands, just a short drive north of the state capital in Columbia, you’ll discover Historic Camden. This charming town, steeped in Revolutionary War history, offers a unique blend of Southern hospitality and captivating past. In my last blog post I recapped my visit to the Revolutionary War […]

Winter Fun in Blowing Rock NC

Looking for a winter wonderland this Christmas? Time for a roadtrip to the High Country around Blowing Rock and Boone, North Carolina. This northwestern corridor along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains provides endless opportunities for winter recreation, small-town Christmas charm and snow capped peaks. In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, I’m going to share […]

Shenandoah Adventures: Big Meadows

Shenandoah Adventures: Big Meadows Located in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah National Park, The Big Meadows area is a hub for adventure and fun. Perched on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is defined by its large expanse of rolling grasslands that provide an essential habitat for many plants and animals. Big Meadows […]

Italian Adventures: Basilica of St. Anthony In Padua

We’re continuing our Italian Adventures with a visit to The Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua. St. Anthony is one of my favorite saints of my Catholic faith. He is the Patron of Lost Things. I’ll be the first to admit he has brought many of my emergency prayers before God… So what is a […]

NYC Explorer: St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Located in the heart of Manhattan on Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is often referred to as America’s Church, welcoming over five million pilgrims each year to reflect and worship. With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner – I thought we’d take a virtual pilgrimmage to this iconic and spiritual site. I was blessed to […]

NYC Explorer: 6 Days in Manhattan

Over the next several weeks we’ll be exploring the best of NYC on American Nomad from museums, to living history to Central Park this is going to be a fun adventure. I wanted to start off our virtual blog tour with a recap of my own NYC adventure. When I’m not writing about travel, art […]

NYC Explorer: Fun Facts about ‘The Big Apple’

In the coming weeks, American Nomad will be exploring New York City – touring world class museums, to Broadway shows, good eats and beyond. To kick off our tour of ‘the city that never sleeps’ I thought it’d be fun to share fun facts and history about NYC. The best part of this virtual tour […]