Read about my life and thoughts on Substack! I’m host of the award-winning travel podcast Places I Remember with Lea Lane. (also, with video, on YouTube). Follow where you listen, or at my website, placesirememberlealane.com. My award-winning travel memoir is Places I Remember: Tales, Truths, Delights from 100 Countries. On Twitter/X @lealane; Instagram, PlacesIRememberLeaLane; LinkedIn, Places I Remember with Lea Lane. Besides Forbes, I’ve blogged at Huffpost, Salon, and the Daily Beast; written for The New York Times, The Miami Herald and Gannett Newspapers; was managing editor of Travel Smart (a clue to what I’m good at!); appeared weekly on The Travel Channel; and was a regular speaker at The New York Times Travel Show. An avid photographer, I’ve contributed to dozens of guidebooks, created thousands of travel pieces and columns, and authored eight books. I love sharing discoveries in travel, food, art, culture and lifestyle through words and photos.
Bed Bugs: Ways To Avoid Them, Deal With Them When Traveling
Avoid a bed bug crisis while traveling, and be aware before and after your trip.
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The final post of a four-part series on travel, tourism, its effect on our planet, and how we can improve.
‘Showering With The Alligators’ And Other Fun RV Road Trip Tales
A delightful convo with author Alexa Rossi about off-beat Americana: from Noah's Ark in Kentucky to UFOs in New Mexico, with rubber ducky races and more in-between.
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Nine areas in the U.S. where you can experience spiritual discoveries, ancient history and natural beauty.
From Solo Traveler To Independent Traveler
Even a short break when traveling with others can help you maintain your independence.