I was born with a gypsy soul. For as long as I can remember my dad has called me his little gypsy girl. I think I’ve done well by that nickname. I’ve seen the sun rise over the Atlantic and set over the Pacific, and the gorgeous land that stretches in between. You know, I really love a good road trip, I think it’s my absolute favorite thing to do. In November 2010, I took the most epic road trip via Route 66. Just me and my friend Steph in a white convertible taking in some of the most amazingly weird sights our country has to offer. Everyone should take that trip once in their lifetime. Just take my word for it…

In true gypsy spirit, I’m gonna share with you my top ten favorite places/sites to see. I’m always up for suggestions myself, so feel free to share some of your favorite places to gypsy off to. Before you go, be sure to get yourself a Gypsy Soul Tee from Soul Flower to wear on your travels. When Soul Flower added this item, I couldn’t believe it. If ever a tee was so apropos for me, it’s surely this one.

Cam’s Top Ten Places For All Gypsies To See In This Amazing Land Of Ours

1. Savannah, Georgia— an eclectic mixture of characters in a truly beautiful & historical setting. Pirates, Spanish Moss, & River Street, oh my! Added bonus: it’s home of the ‘Go Cup’, where else can you walk around downtown with a good adult beverage in your hand? The simply isn’t any other place like it.
2. Nashville, Tennessee— the bouncers downtown wear cowboy hats. True Story. Grab your cowboy boots & guitar and head down to Music Row.
3. San Francisco— standing on the corner of Haight & Ashbury felt like an amazing psychic connection to a time I wish I could have been around to see.
4. The Grand Canyon— a place to just go and be small and take it all in. We are a part of something beautiful here on earth.
5. Las Vegas— because if you’ve been, you know why…for better or worse. And, if you haven’t…there is no way I can properly explain it to you. I saw The Beatles Love Show by Cirque, and it was almost a religious experience.
6. Live Oak, Florida— come for Wanee at the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park, it’s the Allman Brothers Music Festival held annually in April. Last year, we saw the Bros, Widespread Panic, Robert Plant, Steve Miller Band, Stephen Marley, Ween, …and, so many more talented musicians. This year, the Bros will be back headlining with Further, also among many others are Government Mule and Ray Manzarek of The Doors. As a lifelong Doors fan (credit to my dad), I am beyond psyched to see Ray. You can find me down front when he takes the stage…
7. Yasgur’s Farm— the only place on the list I haven’t been to yet, but it’s on my short list for upcoming road trips. I’m gonna go soak up some hippie vibes, who’s with me?
8. Big Sur, California— where the mountains meet the sea. Watching the sun set into the Pacific ocean was a moment I took in in complete solitude & silence…just blessed to have been a witness.
9. Seligman, Az— my favorite Route 66 destination. A small map dot (but, you’re gonna love the scenery on the way there!) serving as a lasting tribute to the Mother Road. Be sure to stay at the Route 66 Motel, eat at the Road Kill Cafe, and pop in at the Snow Cap for a real treat. On the menu? Dead Chicken. That’s what it says 🙂
10. The Rockies & The Appalachian Mountains…for compare & contrast. Okay, I definitely cheated a little on that. But, you really do have to see both.

I haven’t spent much time in the northeast, but my gypsy husband, Berg has and he says NYC is another place to check out. Also, someday I’d like to see the Mall in Washington DC.

Don’t forget to share your travels with me in the comments, buds. And, grab your Gypsy Soul Tee from Soul Flower before you take some trips this summer. Maybe we’ll see you on the road 🙂

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7 Comments on Top 10 Places a Free Spirit Should Wander

  1. shopurmama
    April 17, 2012 at 4:05 pm (12 years ago)

    I would “soul” love to go on a road trip!

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  2. Leiah
    April 17, 2012 at 4:09 pm (12 years ago)

    Awesome bike, Cam!
    And i love your comment about going to the Grand Canyon to be small. Perfect. I also saw the Beatles Love show in Las Vegas, and it was amazing. Thanks for inspiring me to make this summer a summer of adventure! 🙂

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  3. Saz
    April 17, 2012 at 4:21 pm (12 years ago)

    If you’re ever in the Midwest, check out Marquette, MI – or any of the U.P. for that matter. It’s a place that one can find an abundance of natural beauty for solitude. 🙂

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  4. Andria B. Davis
    April 17, 2012 at 4:38 pm (12 years ago)

    Great post! I am a gypsy soul as well, and I did get the t-shirt too! My husband and I are whitewater paddlers, and we even created a guidebook called, The River Gypsies’ Guide to North America: http://www.rivergypsies.com We discuss how to travel around and “chase water.” We just love to travel around and see new places and meet new people. I get so antsy to stay in one place too long. Love to gypsies of all types!

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  5. Anonymous
    April 17, 2012 at 5:43 pm (12 years ago)

    This gypsy soul has traveled many a place too. Some of my favorites in California are San Francisco, Arcata, and Redway. In AZ, Tubac is a wonderful little art town. Nothing like driving over the Rockies, just do it in summer not winter, unless you really like an adventure! I live in NJ and absolutely love our beaches, but go to the state parks. It’s a much more mellow experience. Next on my adventure list is North Carolina for some gem mining!!
    —-Melissa

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  6. Peggy
    April 17, 2012 at 6:31 pm (12 years ago)

    Love it – great collage! I have been to 4 of your 10 cam – I second berg’s recommendation to go to NYC – lots of wandering to be done there!

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  7. Deaderholt
    April 17, 2012 at 7:22 pm (12 years ago)

    The Spirit of Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak is perfect.. and Wanee is amazing my wife and I have been the past 3 years and can’t wait to go back this week! Packing the car 2 days before we leave because I too love being back on the road for adventure and this time my son will be traveling via his mothers tummy… 6 months preggo and ready for some Suwanee Vibes! Safe travels everyone.

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