A tiny European country, a remote British Columbia island and a laid-back southern city all make the list.
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My favorite travel experiences of 2012
My favorite trips this year took me to Alaska, San Diego, Nashville, North Carolina, Philadelphia and the Rocky Mountains.
The 20 largest national parks in the United States
The 20 largest national parks in the USA include the hottest, coldest, highest and wildest landscapes in the country.
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Alaska
Unearthing some little-known facts about our 49th state, regarding polar bears, reality television, and earthquakes.
The best and worst of Chicago according to Quirky Travel Guy
My personal choices for best Chicago band, deep dish pizza, beach, and much more.
Six Chicago tourist attractions worth seeing
Check out Chicago’s free zoos, historic baseball parks, and the tallest building in North America.
My 20 favorite travel moments of 2011
My favorite travel moments of 2011 included Staten Island sailing and Koreatown karaoke.
Five observations about Boston that surprised me
When I visited Boston for the first time, a few things surprised me about the city.
Five things to see and do at Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park actually offers a lot in the way of scenery, including dry salt beds, brilliantly-colored rock and mineral formations, and even – if you can believe it – snow.
Five cool urban hipster attractions
You can get bacon on your donuts, view unusual pop art or drink beer while watching the latest movie releases at some of the best urban hipster attractions in the U.S.
About Quirky Travel Guy
Welcome! I’m Scott, a Chicago freelance writer into national parks, offbeat roadside attractions, road trips, urban adventures, and budget travel in the U.S. and beyond.
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