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Escape with Alex Paige Travel Mysteries. Get away from it all with these “unputdownable” mysteries featuring travel writer Alex Paige. With engaging characters, stunning locations, and plenty of twists and turns, Peril on the Peninsula, Revenge in the Rockies, Betrayed at the Beach, and Ruin on the River are must-reads for fans of cozy mysteries and travel writing alike.
How to be a Local Tourist | Experience the fascination of a local
Jan 11, 2017 · The Local Tourist began many, many, MANY years ago as a guide to Chicago.. And not just to Chicago, but a guide to a specific neighborhood. I started a hyper-local site because after I moved to the city, I wanted to take every opportunity to discover what was in my own “back yard.”
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Posts | Theresa L. Goodrich
Theresa L. Goodrich is the force behind thelocaltourist.com, a site dedicated to telling in-depth stories of magnificent, quirky, and unique places. Theresa is an Emmy-winning author who is slightly obsessed with road trips, camping, and history. She’s turned these passions into the Two Lane Gems book series, first-person travelogues highlighting the beauty and diversity of …
33 of the Best Beautiful Road Trips in the USA - The Local Tourist
Mar 9, 2023 · At nearly 3.8 million square miles with about four million miles of paved roads, the United States is a road tripper’s fantasy land. I’ve driven several thousand of those millions of miles and barely scratched the surface of this country’s scenic drives.
50 Tips for Planning an AMAZING Road Trip - thelocaltourist.com
Dec 10, 2020 · An inveterate road trip enthusiast shares 50 tips for planning an amazing road trip you'll remember forever.
Centuries of Secrets at Cahokia Mounds | The Local Tourist
Apr 26, 2023 · Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois, uniquely illustrates America’s past, both pre-Columbian and post- “discovery.”. The site, one of 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S., preserves the history of a city that existed long before Columbus stumbled onto that Bahamian beach.. It tells the tale of those who built it and those who came after, from Trappist monks ...
2024 Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show - free ticket!
Jan 23, 2024 · 7 Tips for Attending the Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show 1. Check the Speaker Schedule. Before you go, visit travelshows.com to see who’s speaking when. That way you won’t miss Rick Steves helping you gain European Travel Skills, or learning how to plan an East African safari, or Pauline Frommer’s suggestions for Life Changing Vacations that Won’t Break the Bank.
8 Life Lessons Learned from an Epic Road Trip | The Local Tourist
Mar 26, 2017 · Success requires preparation. The idea of jumping in the car and taking off with no plan at all, Kerouac-style, is romantic (unless you’ve read On the Road, which I do not suggest doing when you’re actually on a road trip or you might start craving salami sandwiches on white bread), but you know what’s even more romantic?. Planning and preparation.
Unique Destinations, Road Trips, and how to be a Local Tourist: …
Dec 30, 2021 · This scenic drive is only 68.7 miles, but there’s a reason Charles Kuralt called it “the most beautiful drive in America.” What better way to enter Yellowstone National Park than via this twisty, turny, breathtaking route? It’ll take you a few hours from Red Lodge, Montana, to the entrance of the park, because you’ll want to stop at every single overlook.
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