Katie Hammel Articles

7 Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France

Are you someone who likes “French culture” more than you like visiting France? Regardless of your motives, Katie Hammel points out that you have at least 7 options for variations on the main theme.

7 Very Worthwhile Midwest Weekend Getaways

If you follow the travel press you could think that everything interesting in the US happens very near an ocean, but Katie Hammel is here to point out that the Midwest is also filled with charming and worthwhile destinations.

7 Great American Road Trips for a Long Weekend

When many people consider a “road trip” vacation they automatically think of a week or more and maybe going across country, but Katie Hammel has 7 ideas for excellent trips you can pull off on a 3-day weekend.

Iceland’s Natural Wonders in Photos

Iceland is one of those places where the city is best kept for a quick visit, and the highlights are spread around the country. Katie Hammel takes us on a tour if some of the amazing things you’ll find there.

California Wine Country: Planning a Cheap Trip Yourself

If you aren’t careful then a trip to California’s Wine Country can cost a fortune, but it doesn’t have to. Katie Hammel has figured out helpful strategies to have a fantastic trip on a small budget.

Cheap Safari Tips: DIY at South Africa’s Kruger National Park

If you’ve assumed safaris are only for the rich, think again. Katie Hammel pulled it off herself on a low budget, so she shares her expert tips for how to do it yourself.

28 Ways to Save Money for Traveling

Saving up funds for a big trip can be challenging, yet people who are serious about traveling are always pulling it off. Katie Hammel has collected 28 expert ideas, and even doing just a few of these will go a long way.

10 of the World’s Best Observation Decks

Some of us go to great lengths to see whatever view an observation deck holds in store for us. Katie Hammel has saved us the trouble by collecting up 10 of the best from around the world.

7 Unexpected Dive Spots Around the World

Many of us automatically assume that serious divers all head to the common tropical locations to do their thing, but Katie Hammel points out that there are plenty of other choices in some places you might not expect.

8 Crazy Adventure Sports and Where You Can Do Them Too

For some people, a sport isn’t really a sport unless it’s considered weird or dangerous by other people. Katie Hammel takes us on a tour of 8 of these unusual activities.