Let’s Talk About Tourist Crowds (Are They Everywhere?)
Tourist crowds. I'm not a huge fan. I just don't feel comfortable when the streets are jam-packed, when I need to constantly dodge other people, when I'm faced with lines and groups and little space to call my own. As travel becomes more [...]
How to Enjoy Local Travel Experiences – The 5-Minute Rule
You want local travel experiences. You start researching destinations. You discover that so many cities are considered overrun with tourists. You hear about countries that appear to be so touristy, others say they're not worth visiting. It's true. There's a lot of [...]
The Best Cafe in Lisbon – Cafe da Garagem
It really is the best cafe in Lisbon. We figured this out as soon as we stepped inside. The place is relaxed, well-decorated and offers comfy chairs perfectly positioned in front of huge windows overlooking the city below. There's a great balcony [...]
A List of Travel Books That Are Never On Anyone’s List
*This is a guest post from a reader of Wandering Earl, a writer, fellow traveler and friend. Hi Folks. My name is Gordon Hopkins. I'm a writer for a small town newspaper in rural Nebraska, The Fairbury Journal-News. A few years ago, I [...]
The Bookbinder of Cascais (The One Thing You Need To Do In Cascais)
If you ever find yourself in Cascais, Portugal, please walk past the beaches. Head into the heart of the old town, but do not stop. Ignore the line at Santini’s ice cream shop, pay no attention to the imposing fortress and whatever [...]
How to Get Massive Hotel Discounts (it’s easy and free)
This is a simple one. In my never ending search for ways to get the best deals on all things travel related, I recently came across a website that makes it remarkably easy to get massive hotel discounts. The website, Club 1 Hotels, [...]
The International Towing and Recovery Museum. I Loved It.
I saw the sign on the side of the highway as I rolled into the small city of Chattanooga. Two days later, I drove past the sign again. I saw it a third time when I tried to find a gas station the [...]
Awesome Things To Do In Las Vegas (My Favorites)
I just returned from an 8 day trip to Las Vegas. It was my fourth time there. As always, I spent half my time in this city shaking my head. There is no other place quite like it and regardless of any pre-conceptions, [...]