theALTERNAtraveler
http://www.thealternatraveler.com
Aurora, IL
About
theALTERNAtraveler is committed to showing the "anti-tourist" how to have a great vacation, particularly when they are under strict time constraints, are lacking in funds or will be traveling alone. In 2009, theALTERNAtraveler plans to take 25 trips in one year, with a total budget of only $10,000. Until her "launch date," she will take you through every step of her journey, including choosing her destinations, saving money, arranging travel time and seeking out unconventional points of interest. theALTERNAtraveler wants to share all of her resources and stories with you through her blog - www.thealternatraveler.com - and plans to write a complete memoir of her travel experiences, with the hopes of having them published in 2010.
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Apr 17, 2008
Updates!
I'm not in much of a writing mood today, but I wanted to give you all some updates on what's been going on with me, my travel plans, theALTERNAtraveler's funds, and some more sh- uh, stuff.
If you're wondering why I haven't posted any reviews lately, it's because I …
Apr 3, 2008
Tomb Sweeping Day
The company I'm currently working for has a factory in China with whom we converse on a daily basis. Today, we received an email letting us know that they would be closed on April 4th & 5th in honor of Tomb Sweeping Day.
"Tomb Sweeping Day?" you wonder, "What is that?"
Apr 2, 2008
Find the Best Fuel Prices in Your Area
Don't let your road tripping dreams die because you're feeling the effects of rising fuel prices! Go to http://www.gasbuddy.com/, then type in your zip code. In no time at all, you'll be ready to fill 'er up while using the least amount of your hard earned greenbacks as possible.
Apr 1, 2008
I want to meet "Sam's Pals." Don't you?
I'm almost positive that I've previously written about my desire... no, my need... to visit the Dead Pals of Sam Sanfillippo. If not, I'm about to write about it now; if so, I'm about to write about it again.
Mar 27, 2008
Just wanted to give myself a pat on the back...
I forgot to mention that a couple travel sites gave me a nod recently...
Back in December, http://www.roadsideamerica.com/ posted a mini write-up I did about the Black Angel of Iowa City, along with a photo I took of the statue. I was totally flattered and I can't …
Terry, Dec 04, 2007:
I finally have a friend on Virb! Great pics and vids! Later...T