Hosteria La Cienega: A Hotel and Restaurant Review
Where you can you find a heavy dose of rustic, old-world elegance with a shining view of a snow-capped volcano, complete with practically perfect weather all year round?
Hacienda Pinsaqui: A Restaurant & Hotel Review
On a recent trip to Ecuador, we took a day trip to the world-famous Otavalo market. When the subject arose as to where to have lunch, a friend told us this place was a must to try. Want to know how we made out? Read on. Read more
Restaurant Review: Cactus Café in Cumbaya, Ecuador
Just outside of Quito in the suburb of Cumbaya is a quaint and welcoming restaurant called the Cactus Café. We had a chance to try out the menu on recent trip there. Read on to find out about our experience and reactions. Read more
See Some of the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Cheap
Want to see some of the most expensive cities in the United States? Bring your tent! Many of the more cost-heavy destinations in America can also be enjoyed via campground, including New York, Washington and even Las Vegas. Read on for details.
During a flood recovery period where we had to live like cyber nomads, my husband and I discovered a national campground chain with locations all over the country. KOA sites feature electricity, water, fire pits, picnic tables and my personal favorite, WiFi. They also have clean showers and toilets at the main facility, along with various other frequent amenities like laundry, pool, hot tub, snack shack, play area, club house, structured family activities and pet parades for the kids. Their main office area has a convenience store set up for incidentals and a mailing service if you need to post something while you’re staying there. We even had pizza delivered one night when it was too wet to cook outside the tent.
While I’m sure there are other great campgrounds available around the country, KOA offers an array of locations suitable for long term touring or trips up and down the coast. At the campground outside of Washington, DC we were just a skip and a jump from the train into the city that offers a straight shot to the national mall and all of the free exhibits at the Smithsonian.
When my good friend and colleague had her book signing party in Manhattan, we camped at the KOA just outside of the city, enjoyed the affordable and ample day parking at the train station and rode in comfort to New York where we met up with her for her event at Starbucks later that afternoon. I noticed there’s one in Vegas as well. All in all an affordable way to go for the budget traveler who needs to stay wired while on the road.
Related Readings: Going Green on the Road, How to Travel Light and Low Budget and Frugal Transportation in the City.
Photo Credit: Paul Carroll
Eating on the Road? Hot Dog Rolls to the Rescue
Flickr Photo Credit: J.S. Lander
Stuck eating in the car and reading the road map? Taking turns getting nourishment on a multi day road trip? This tip’s for you. Read more
Restaurant Review: El Convento
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Driving from Desenzano in northern Italy on the rural road that leads to Lonato proper you’ll find a precious, memory-making restaurant known as El Convento. Read more
Soup and Toppings Bar at the Hostel
Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles
I think this is a super cheap but fun idea for a group participation dinner at the hostel. Read more
Hotel Review: The Lucerne Inn in Dedham, Maine
Photo Credit: Lucerne Inn
Recently, we were having difficulty finding a room in the city of Bangor due to a huge international folk festival they have every year. Read more
Fogbanks in Fort Kent, Maine
Flickr Photo Credit: Drab Makyo
This little coffee shop and Euro deli has been open a little over a month. Cinnamon lattes, mocha mint iced coffee, hot open faced ciabatta sandwiches, magazines and internet surfing are a few of the things you’ll find here. Read more
Restaurant Review: Fiddleheads Restaurant in Eagle Lake, Maine
Flickr Photo Credit: David K.
Overlooking beautiful Eagle Lake in northern Maine, this basic down-home diner is open Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Read more
