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*Side Note (2019) *: I got some salty feedback for my HONEST assessment of Chicago… Both as a visitor and as a resident… And so I changed the podcast to paint it with rose colored glass views. You can thank the trolls for my non-honest bs opinion. I’m a bit salty about THAT, and despite … Chicago – A Nice Place To Visit… Read More » The post Chicago – A Nice Place To Visit… appeared first on Travel Better.

Back in the day when people still read books for pleasure and information, I found Edgefield McMenamin’s in my trusty book of hostel reviews when I was looking for a place to stay around the Portland, Oregon area. Despite the glimmering review in my book, I had no idea how wonderful and unusual a stay … McMenamin’s (Do Doooo Do Do Do) – Oregon Read More » The post McMenamin’s (Do Doooo Do Do Do) – Oregon appeared first on Travel Better.

Whenever I would meet non-American travelers at the hostel in Flagstaff that were working their way across the country, I would ask if they were going to go to Los Angeles. I could give them tips about the city because I lived there for 7 years. Most of the international travelers I met said that … Feel Los Angeles – It’s All About The Vibe Read More » The post Feel Los Angeles – It’s All About The Vibe appeared first on Travel Better.

As I gazed at the sunset over Lake Michigan, I marveled at how different the atmosphere was compared to when I stood at the waters from the opposite side, in Chicago. More nature. Cleaner. Peaceful. Quiet. Desolate in early spring. These are the characteristics I yearned for during my road trips when I was living … Western Michigan Offers Respite for City Dwellers Read More » The post Western Michigan Offers Respite for City Dwellers appeared first on Travel Better.

Most people travel Vermont in the fall because of the foliage, or during winter to go skiing. What many people don’t know is that Vermont is a place that supports outdoor activities year round. It is definitely a state that focuses on getting out and appreciating nature, no matter what the season or weather is … Travel Vermont: Four Wonderful Seasons Read More » The post Travel Vermont: Four Wonderful Seasons appeared first on Travel Better.

When it comes to the best way to pack a suitcase that you plan to carry onto the airplane, the restrictions with airlines can be outrageous. Sometime of the rules probably do ensure a more safe journey, but many are simply a way for airlines to squeeze more money out of people the travelers they … The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase (Part 2): Carry-On Luggage Read More » The post The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase (Part 2): Carry-On Luggage appeared first on Travel Better.

If you Google “Best Way To Pack a Suitcase“, you will most likely come up with a number of sites presenting lists of what you should and should not pack and strategies to pack as much as possible within the least amount of space or to go as minimal as possible. This is great, but … The Best Way To Pack a Suitcase (Part 1): Cars and Road Trips Read More » The post The Best Way To Pack a Suitcase (Part 1): Cars and Road Trips appeared first on Travel Better.

I didn’t even think about pet travel when I got my first dog, but after my first trip through the desert from Flagstaff, Arizona to Venice, California, I realized that traveling with a pet takes more thought than just throwing Fido in the back seat and giving him a potty break half way to your … Better Pet Travel Read More » The post Better Pet Travel appeared first on Travel Better.

This week I went into New York City (or “the city” is all you need to say if you’re coming from Northern New Jersey) to sell some of my vinyl records at Chelsea Market. I decided to walk the High Line (see link below for more info) and ended up meeting a German tourist who … New York City – Travel Less Expensive Read More » The post New York City – Travel Less Expensive appeared first on Travel Better.

I had a rough time planning trips for Las Vegas the first few times.  I had always gone with people that were familiar with the city, so when it was my time to plan, I was surprised when I realized how little I knew. But now that I am a more savvy traveler and actually … Las Vegas – Avoiding the Traps in the Most Touristy City in the World Read More » The post Las Vegas – Avoiding the Traps in the Most Touristy City in the World appeared first on Travel Better.

This week I was talking with a friend who travels a lot but has never been to the Redwood Forest in Northern California. I had so much fun telling him what he he MUST do there, that I decided that would be a great Better Traveling show! The redwood forest is tied with Sedona for … The Redwood Forest’s Sacred Peace and Beauty Read More » The post The Redwood Forest’s Sacred Peace and Beauty appeared first on Travel Better.