“Why are you going to Omaha?” Nearly every person who I told about my road trip asked in the days leading up to the cross-country adventure. It’s an easy answer, really: two of my closest friends who know me very well told me to go. That’s it. There was no research. There was no hemmingContinue reading “Omaha: somewhere (awesome) in Middle America”
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Daily Wanderlust: The view from Hyatt Regency Chicago
After spending quite a few nights in dodgy hotels and motels on our road trip, checking into the Hyatt Regency Chicago was pure bliss. A secure door! More than one bed! A clean bathroom! And, of course, all of the amazing amenities that fancy hotels in a big city have. Perhaps the best part aboutContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: The view from Hyatt Regency Chicago”
There’s more to Nebraska than flat roads
“Oh my god,” I moan, pounding my head against the steering wheel as Erica and I drive east towards Nebraska from Denver. “It’s flat … forever!” I look towards the horizon and see nothing but straight road, surrounded by flat farmland as we progress away from the Rockies and towards America’s Bread Basket. “This isContinue reading “There’s more to Nebraska than flat roads”
Daily Wanderlust: A gray morning in Klädesholmen, Sweden
Klädesholmen,Sweden is home not only to the Salt & Sill hotel, Sweden’s first floating hotel, but also breathtaking scenery. This tiny town, which had a mere 325 residents in 2010, was particularly empty the day I wandered through. Even though it was May, the winter held its grip on this town longer than normal, resultingContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: A gray morning in Klädesholmen, Sweden”
Escape of the Week: Salt & Sill, Sweden’s first floating hotel
You can see it from the bridge over to Klädesholmen, the dark brown Salt & Sill hotel. Floating. On large pontoons. Without a doubt, it is one of the most unique hotels I have ever visited. Anywhere. I drag my suitcase behind me as I walk into Salt & Sill’s reception, which gives way to theContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Salt & Sill, Sweden’s first floating hotel”
Daily Wanderlust: Outback South Australia
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Amanda Kendle. Driving for hours and hours past not very much is not everyone’s idea of fun, but I love it. That’s lucky since I live in Australia, where many places are only reached via long and lonely highways, and we hold the record for the longestContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Outback South Australia”
Daily Wanderlust: Louisville, Kentucky
Editor’s Note: This post is a part of the #winosontheroad series. Over Yonderlust and d travels ’round are road tripping and exploring America through June 27. Be sure to check out all of the posts of life on the open road. The drive from Chicago to Louisville, Kentucky is quick. Relatively speaking. From where we were staying in Hinsdale to the southernContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Louisville, Kentucky”
Daily Wanderlust: Chicago’s Cloud Gate
Editor’s Note: This post is a part of the #winosontheroad series. Over Yonderlust and d travels ’round are road tripping and exploring America through June 27. Be sure to check out all of the posts of life on the open road. I have seen it many times in photos, that iconic silver nugget located in Millennium Park in Downtown Chicago’s Loop community.Continue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Chicago’s Cloud Gate”
Daily Wanderlust: The Gardens of Versailles
Editor’s Note: While I am preparing to leave Las Vegas, embark on an epic cross-country road trip exploring America and relocate to Thailand to become an expat, I have opened my blog to special guest posts from travel bloggers I love. This is a guest post written by Christine Medina. Versailles’ intricate lawns and extensive flower-beds are stunning,Continue reading “Daily Wanderlust: The Gardens of Versailles”
Daily Wanderlust: Iowa from I-80
Editor’s Note: This post is a part of the #winosontheroad series. Over Yonderlust and d travels ’round are road tripping and exploring America through June 27. Be sure to check out all of the posts of life on the open road. Nebraska may have been flat, but it was beautiful. As I-80 goes on its epic straight track through Nebraska and Iowa,Continue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Iowa from I-80”
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