Road Trip Travel: Southwestern North Carolina
Southwestern North Carolina offers excellent road trip opportunities to drive curvy roads, see incredible mountains and nature, and experience some … Read more
Trip Report
A Visit to White Sands National Monument
McCool Travel note: White Sands National Monument is now White Sands National Park. I recently visited one of my favorite … Read more
Road Trip Travel Tip: Drive a Little, Save a Lot (and Have More Fun)
Road Trip Travel Tip: Drive a Little, Save a Lot (and Have More Fun) Perhaps you have also noticed this. … Read more
Scenic and Historic Loudoun County Virginia (Waterford)
I have read more than once that the American Civil War pitted brother against brother. I do not how often … Read more
Essential Travel Skill: Save Money By NOT Picking Up Rental Cars At Airports
In previous articles, I showed that for rental cars I typically use discounts from AAA and Costco, get great value renting from … Read more
8 Great Reasons to Stay At Independent Motels
I often stay at independent hotels or motels, rather than chain hotels, especially on road trips. Not only do I … Read more
8 Great Reasons Take Road Trips On Smaller Roads Rather Than Highways
OK, I constantly preach that road trips on smaller roads are more fun than on interstate highways. Time for me to … Read more
Travel Tip: How to Change Non-Changeable Airline Tickets
Here are some of my experiences and thoughts about making changes to nonrefundable and nonchangeable airline tickets. How to Change … Read more
Travel Tip: 8 Great Ways to Learn About Your Family History on Trips
On many of my trips, I intentionally visit places to research my family history. I have been an avid amateur … Read more
8 Great Travel Lessons
I published this article in 2011 after a short trip to Morocco and Madrid. I did not have to travel … Read more
St. John, USVI Basics
St. John, USVI Basics St. John is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands (the others are St. Thomas … Read more