Search Results for: route 66

Why This New Mexico License Plate Makes Me Spicy

New Mexico's Chile Capital of the World license plate

New Mexico’s “Chile Capital of the World” license plate has been recognized as America’s Best License Plate. But I’m not a fan. Here’s why the chile pepper New Mexico license plate makes me spicy. To learn that New Mexico has won the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA)’s Best License Plate Award doesn’t surprise me. From incorporating the beautiful […]

Why This New Mexico License Plate Makes Me Spicy Read More »

Midwestern Stereotypes That People in “Flyover States” are Sick of Hearing

6 Midwestern Stereotypes That People in "Flyover States" are Sick of Hearing

It’s flat. It’s boring. There’s nothing to do. Six travel bloggers debunk the Midwestern stereotypes they’re sick of hearing. I call it coastal arrogance. It’s real, and it can be quite ugly. As someone who has lived on both coasts, I usually just ignore derogatory comments about the Midwest. After all, the statements are usually

Midwestern Stereotypes That People in “Flyover States” are Sick of Hearing Read More »

7 Easy Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling Abroad

Americans are fortunate that English is widely spoken around the world, but it doesn’t work everywhere. Do you know how to overcome language barriers? Here are seven easy strategies to overcome language barriers when traveling abroad. Because English is one of the most commonly spoken languages worldwide, it’s easy for native speakers to venture abroad

7 Easy Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling Abroad Read More »

License Plate Bingo: Spot the Plate, Color the State

Wall of old license plates

There’s nothing quite like a road trip, and there’s no classic game like license plate bingo. Download your free printable and let the competition begin! To help offset the costs of running EverydayWanderer.com, you’ll find affiliate links lightly sprinkled throughout the site. If you choose to make a purchase via one of these links, there’s no additional

License Plate Bingo: Spot the Plate, Color the State Read More »

Cincinnati Streetcar: Your Free Ride to the City’s Best Sights

The Cincinnati Connector is Cincinnati's free streetcar

The Connector, Cincinnati’s electric-powered streetcar, makes it fast, easy, and affordable to experience the city’s downtown, uptown, and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods. Here are ten sights to see in Cincinnati via the Cincinnati streetcar. The Queen City’s Cincinnati Connector streetcar started operating in September 2016 and is a free and convenient way to see many of Cincinnati’s

Cincinnati Streetcar: Your Free Ride to the City’s Best Sights Read More »

25 Surprising Facts About Christmas in the Netherlands

At its core, Christmas commemorates Christ’s birth, but holiday traditions vary around the globe based on a family’s religious affiliation and ethnic background. In Europe, here are 25 surprising facts about Christmas in the Netherlands. After living in the Netherlands for nearly four years, I moved back to the US. My American friends were often

25 Surprising Facts About Christmas in the Netherlands Read More »

The American Sign Museum: A Flashy Trip Down Memory Lane

Looking for something unique to do in Cincinnati? The American Sign Museum marries art, history, and pop culture to create an homage to the colorful world of American signage in one of the most unique Cincinnati museums. To help offset the costs of running EverydayWanderer.com, you’ll find affiliate links lightly sprinkled throughout the site. If you

The American Sign Museum: A Flashy Trip Down Memory Lane Read More »

Colorful Cincinnati: A Walking Tour of Cincinnati Murals

Henry Holtgrewe Strongman Mural in Cincinnati Ohio

Ever since former Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory threw down a mural-making challenge in 2007, ArtWorks has been painting the town, quite literally. Today, more than 130 public murals beautify Cincy’s 44 neighborhoods. So grab your most comfortable shoes, charge your phone, and prepare to explore more than 20 impressive Cincinnati murals on this one-hour, self-guided

Colorful Cincinnati: A Walking Tour of Cincinnati Murals Read More »

Scroll to Top