travel writing
What I Learned From Traveling Cross Country on Amtrak
Prologue A few days ago I took a cross country train excursion from New York City to Norman, Oklahoma. The events leading up to the trip are varied, and frankly, none of your business. But for transparency sake two main points forced me to do this: my mother’s rapidly declining
We Escaped to the Mountains for a Few Days to Explore Wylder Hope Valley
We desperately needed to get out of San Francisco. Other than a couple trips to Oakland to see friends, Kayla and I hadn’t left The City in something like seven months. We were getting pretty stir crazy. Luckily an email arrived in my inbox a few weeks ago that would scratch that itch.
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
I Went on The Ultimate Road Trip Down California’s Central Coast
California’s Central Coast doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. Sure, Southern California has hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches and plenty of movie stars. And Northern California gets the spotlight for its towering Redwoods, lush wineries, and the glamor of San Francisco. But the Central Coast is often forgotten about when people talk about California. And while that’s a shame for them, it’s a boon for people like you and me.
Broke-Ass Honeymoon: How To Do It On A Shoestring
This article is specifically designed to be helpful for the thrifty young married couple who wants to have a honeymoon and is willing to make a few sacrifices to be able to afford it. Utilizing these strategies, my husband and I were able to have a whirlwind 2 week vacation in Europe, visiting Barcelona, Florence, Venice, Rome and Naples
BA of the Week – Travel Blogger Nomadic Matt
Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not.
Broke-Ass of the Week: Travel Writer Spencer Spellman
Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit – probably not. Wanna be a Broke-Ass of the Week? Holler at us here and we’ll send you the questionnaire. Our featured
Travel Books You Want to Read This Fall: Part 2
Now I know you’ve been waiting desperately for the final ten books on my Travel Books List. Thinking about them kept you up nights this week, eh? Well today is the big reveal! 11. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Some books you finish and you sit processing
Travel Books You Want to Read This Fall: Part 1
Being a Broke-Ass means so much more than not having a lot of money. For you, it might mean spending less in order to live it up more. For others, it means working less in order to simply enjoy life more. And others choose to take on six different part-time