When we go on vacation, we’re often drawn to places that suit our personalities. Some people want an escape that’s completely different than anything they’re used to, while others know what they want and stick with it. Our differences in…
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7 Places That Are Even Better Enjoyed In An RV
You wouldn’t forget your baseball cap to see a Yankees game, or leave your dog at home when visiting the dog park, or head to the Grand Canyon without your camera. Why? Because experiences are meant to be enjoyed with…
How To Plan The Ultimate Vacation: An Easy Guide For The Fellow Traveler
Imagining yourself somewhere tropical and sipping on a frozen margarita is not too difficult. The hard part is making it a reality. Planning all the details for the perfect getaway can quickly become overwhelming. But there’s no need to feel…
5 Kid-Friendly Adventures For Your Little Thrill Seekers
Between the internet and TV, families are bombarded with what a modern vacation is supposed to look like. Parents are lured by brightly-colored resorts complete with a waterslide and an assembly line of travelers gawking at the latest attraction designed…
7 Staycation Ideas That Will Make You Forget About Going Abroad
Families have so many expenses that it often seems impossible to tuck a little extra away for savings. Between birthday parties, sports, and dental visits (I told him to brush his teeth!), going away on a summer family vacation may…
4 Natural Wonders That Only America Has
In 250 B.C. Philo of Byzantium wrote about the Seven Wonders of the World and it quickly became the travelers’ manifesto for centuries thereafter. While you will never get a chance to see the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or the Colossus…
6 Annoying Things American Travelers Do That Drive Europeans Nuts
So you’re about to take your first trip to Europe. You’re dressed in khakis and sneakers with your American flag t-shirt, ready to hit the streets with jam-packed agenda in hand. Stop! Please don’t even board the plane until you…
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 destinations that will warm your bones, satisfy your stomach and even bring…
Are You A Bad Traveler?
Back in the good ol’ days, travelers had a certain code of conduct and respect for one another – it went without saying. But these days, in the “Me First” era, entitled spoiled brats seem to think the rules don’t…
Passengers Behaving (Really) Badly – Don’t Be Like These Shameless Airline Travelers
Most people, albeit begrudgingly, will put up with the annoyances of air travel like crowded planes and mask mandates because the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences. And after surviving an intrusive pat-down by the TSA – one of the most-hated…