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A slow-pace road trip from Houston to New Orleans, to discover new horizons, from planets, nature, animals, history, food and music. Sit back and enjoy a inspirational trip!

This is the final section of a three-part series regarding Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains. In this part, we will cover the Auto Train, City of New Orleans, Palmetto, Silver Star and the Silver Meteor. If you are completely new to the idea or are looking for different trains, see the links in the section below: Part 1: Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, California Zephyr, Empire Builder or Coast Starlight. Part 2: Crescent, Texas Eagle, Capitol Limited, Lake Shore Limited and Cardinal routes.

Welcome to New Orleans, the vibrant heart of Louisiana and a city that pulses with a unique blend of history, culture, and festive spirit. Known for its eclectic music scene, rich culinary traditions, and stunning French and Spanish architecture, New Orleans offers an unforgettable experience for every traveler. Whether you're here to stroll through the historic French Quarter, savor the world-renowned Creole and Cajun cuisine, or immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Bourbon Street and the countless festivals, this itinerary will guide you through the best that New Orleans has to offer. Prepare to be enchanted by the city's soulful charm and endless adventures. Let's explore the Big Easy!

2022 was the year of a lot of travel redemption for most of us, but it was also the year I had to turn down trips to Portugal, Spain, and Paris, as well as have a trip to New Orleans cancelled due to Covid. But thankfully that didn’t stop me from a spring road trip to Texas, a few summer days in DC, two trips to Disney World, and lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 350 (!!!) places, including: 🖼️ 42 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions ☕️ 50 Coffee Shops 🍽️ 99 Restaurants, Bakeries, and Food Trucks 🛏️ 38 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs ✨ and a whole bunch more! Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

Ever contemplated a new method of travel? A way to break up all of the traffic-filled roadtrips or miserable treks to the airport, only to wait 2-3 hours for a flight? Fed up with the same old highway views (or lack of views from the plane)? If so, this guide is for you! From the very first time I boarded an Amtrak Long Distance (LD) train in 2016 in Oakland, CA, I was immediately overcome with excitement, which quickly morphed into a passion. I have yet to go on a trip and not catch myself in a trance staring out the window on multiple occasions, failing to read/watch all of the books/shows I thought I would need or having a deep conversation with a complete stranger in the observation car. These experiences are the reason why I write this guide, to share and hopefully inform prospective travelers. If you are not familiar with Amtrak’s LD services, fear not! I intend to offer as much information about the train options, destinations, schedules and anything else I can think of to lead your potential adventure. This is just part one of a three-part guide and will cover the intro as well as the first five long-distance trains (numerically). Be sure to check out the other two sections (below) as well as all my other work on Amtrak and budget-oriented traveling. If for some reason, I don’t cover something or you have questions, feel free to reach out!

This is part two of a three-part series regarding Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains. If you are completely new to the idea or are looking for the following trains: Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, California Zephyr, Empire Builder or Coast Starlight, check out part one (linked below)! Part two will include the Crescent, Texas Eagle, Capitol Limited, Lake Shore Limited and Cardinal routes.

Experience the stunning emerald coast of Florida, the majestic mountains and vibrant music scene of Tennessee, and the warm hospitality of Georgia's southern charm on this unforgettable road trip.

Texas and Louisiana

To my friends outside the US and Canada - you really do not know how to travel America. For as much as us Americans are mockable when visiting Europe and other places, you are just as clueless as us. The USA lives in the brain of Europe. With so much popular culture, almost all places in America are "known" to Europeans. But when planning trips to America, the only three places Europeans think to visit are New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. And quite frankly, you're missing out on a lot. So this guide is very high level: what places should you visit in America. Some will be obvious (I give New York a shout), but others may be a bit further off the beaten path. I've also included some resources about various places you can go visit. So fun planning and check out the best places to visit in America (in my very humble opinion)!

Shop my collection of curated southern cities guides and itineraries for the design minded + culturally curious traveler. For custom recommendations and itineraries, check out my Bespoke Planning Services board at the end.

This one is for all you military folks moving back and forth from San Diego (or Ventura) CA to Norfolk, VA. This guide also works in reverse if you are moving west. The overall route takes Highways 8, 10, 20, 85, 58, and 264. Google says this is the fastest and most fuel efficient route. Each driving day will be approximately ~6 hours. 2,703 miles, 8 days. If you’re into travel hacking try to pick one hotel chain to stick with. I have one Hilton family hotel and one Marriott family hotel for each destination, as well as a La Quinta hotel because they are great for traveling with pets and generally a cheaper option. If you’re down for longer drives and want to arrive more quickly you can skip Sweetwater and/or Raleigh.

Where I Still Need To Go

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Austin! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Austin for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access! *1.5h NE of San Antonio, 2h W of College Station, 1.75h SW of Waco.

This is the Ultimate guide to travel to East of Canada with more than 1300 locations ! including : Montréal, Toronto, Saguenay, Québec city, Québec state, Ontario state, Gaspésie, Lakes, Terre-Neuve, Iles-de-la-madeleine, Ile-du-prince-edouard and so much more...

Welcome to the most geographically diverse country in the world, the U.S.A.! This guide is written based off of a road trip that we took in late 2020. The full itinerary is a little over three weeks (23 days, 22 nights), starting and finishing in Orlando (where we were living at the time). The best part about the itinerary? It's a loop! Allowing you to start and finish wherever. This itinerary is 100% personalizable and as many stops can be added or removed as you'd like. This route offers some amazing places, including the beaches in Florida, the deserts of the southwest, and the coastlines of California. The most optimal time to take this road trip is during the summer as you'll find the best weather everywhere. But because we're mainly down south, you can take this road trip in the winter without too much trouble in the snow. This itinerary includes 15 states, nine National Parks, 6000+ miles, and all of the costs we incurred along the way. This itinerary also includes things to see, places to eats, and our favorite things in each location. This itinerary does not include overnight accommodation, so it is necessary to find hotels/airbnbs on your own.

These recommendations are based on our trip to New Orleans in 2015 with the kids, as well as general research on things to do based on your interests. I would highly recommend at least one or two guided tours or experiences as well as just wandering and experiencing everything. There are tons of amazing food options as well. Have fun!

I hope this list gives you a good place to start your explorations for New Orleans 2021 and a creative way to get into the Mardi Gras 2021 spirit.

This guide is for folks who want to escape the chaos of Bourbon Street and soak up the sights, sounds, and snacks of New Orleans that most visitors don't indulge in.

places to stay with a fun, social vibe for solo travel 🧍‍♀️

Strolling by the lakeshore, cozy dinners, CN Tower views, charming neighborhoods, luxurious spas, cultural performances: this is Toronto. This 2 days guide covers things to do, places to stay, restaurants with a mid range budget. Also, it comes with an interactive map! Enjoy ! Guide available in FR and RO by request only!