Erin Gifford
Travel and Outdoor Writer at Freelance
Virginia-based travel & outdoor writer. Half-marathoner. Hiker. Bylines: @washingtonpost, @hgtv, @northernvamag. 3x @falconguides author, @gohikevirginia
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2 days ago |
nationalgeographic.com | Erin Gifford
By clicking on the featured links, visitors will leave nationalgeographic.com and be directed to third-party e-commerce sites that operate under different terms and privacy policies. As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, National Geographic will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below.*It may not seem like a necessity, but a comfy cozy travel blanket can make a big difference on trips.
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6 days ago |
tovima.com | Erin Gifford
Τaking advantage of low-cost airlines and crowdsourced tips, time-crunched tourists can pack big adventures into a single dayWhen Damian Nichols of Chandler, Ariz., craves fajitas from his favorite Mexican restaurant, D’Corazon in Denver, he doesn’t just dream about it—he and his wife book a two-hour flight. “We go up for lunch and just turn around and come back,” Nichols said matter-of-factly, as if this is a totally reasonable thing to do. The kicker?
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1 week ago |
wsj.com | Erin Gifford
Taking advantage of low-cost airlines and crowdsourced tips, time-crunched tourists can pack big adventures into a single dayWhen Damian Nichols of Chandler, Ariz., craves fajitas from his favorite Mexican restaurant, D’Corazon in Denver, he doesn’t just dream about it—he and his wife book a two-hour flight. “We go up for lunch and just turn around and come back,” Nichols said matter-of-factly, as if this is a totally reasonable thing to do. The kicker?
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1 month ago |
southernliving.com | Erin Gifford
A stone’s throw from Interstate 81, a major thoroughfare that runs north to south across Virginia, the tiny hamlet of Draper is well worth your time. This former rail town with a population of less than 700 is an unexpected delight that surprises with a formal tea room, a vista-laden vineyard, and easy access to the New River Trail, the longest rail-trail in Virginia. Draper is an ideal stopover, particularly for motorists who’ve had their fill of fast food and chain restaurants.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | Erin Gifford
Spring is a magical time to witness wildlife in action, as animals emerge from winter and migratory birds return.
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