Happy Campers – AAA Texas

On my quest to visit all 50 states, I always expected Kansas to be sort of an afterthought or a straggler state I’d have to check off when I was getting close to 50. As it turns out, Kansas was state number 39, and it wasn’t the uninspiring expanse of prairie and Wizard of Oz lore I expected….

Why should you go to Lubbock and Amarillo, two Texas cities that aren’t typically on a traveler’s radar? I answer that question and discuss itineraries and don’t miss points of interest on Episode 911 of the Amateur Traveler Podcast: Travel to Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas – Amateur Traveler Episode 911

Vacations should be easy, especially when you’re planning a winter beach break to escape cooling Canadian weather. Visiting South Padre Island, Texas, is just that. What you might not expect from this coastal jewel, recently named Destination of the Year by Texas Travel Awards, is the impossible selection of ways to play and things to…

Whether your speed is Class I rapids or Class V, whitewater rafting is a great way to challenge nature and enjoy its many beauties–all while experiencing some adrenaline-inducing fun. And you can take your pick—the US has some of the best whitewater rafting destinations in the world. Read more on Newsweek.com

According to Tourism Economics, Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee, saw over $1.5M in visitor spending in 2021, which ranked fifth out of the state’s 95 counties. This uptick in tourism revenue marked a 40% year-over-year increase, making Hamilton one of only 10 Tennessee counties to see that level of growth. Whether your summer vacation plans…

What inspires your travel? Whether you’re looking to museum-hop, grab the best street food, cheer on professional sports teams, focus on wellness or discover the most picturesque hiking trails, June is a pleasant month for travel all around the world. Sun-seekers and off-season explorers alike will appreciate these 10 spots to visit in June —…