Posts by Chuck Prevatte

Chuck Prevatte is a regular contributor to The Amateur Traveler. His travels include North America, Europe and the Middle East. He is happily married and the father of three children.

Motel 6 trying to go Upscale

Filed Under: usa travel

This week Motel 6, an economy hotel chain in the United States, announced a its first new prototype property in twelve years.  “We are excited to have received such positive reactions from [...]

The Union Oyster House – A Boston Tradition

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The Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the United States.  It is the earliest standing brick building in Boston.  For more then 250 years it has stood [...]

The Union Oyster House – A Boston Tradition

Filed Under: usa travel

The Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the United States. It is the earliest standing brick building in Boston. For more then 250 years it has stood [...]

In Kuwait there is no such thing a a fender bender, every wreck is spectacular.

Filed Under: asia travel

In Kuwait there is no such thing a a fender bender, every wreck is spectacular.  I have seen all kinds of traffic in my travels but nothing compares to the drivers in [...]

A Somber Trip to Andersonville National Historic Site

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We went to Andersonville to learn about the conditions in American Cival War prisoner of war camps.  Camp Sumter (the offical name of the Andersonville prison) was open and active for only [...]

A Somber Trip to Andersonville National Historic Site

Filed Under: usa travel

We went to Andersonville in Georgia to learn about the conditions in American Civil War prisoner of war camps. Camp Sumter (the official name of the Andersonville prison) was open and active [...]

American Airlines Admirals Club in San Jose

Filed Under: editorial

by Chuck Prevatte I always like to give credit for good acts, and with the situation on most airlines today, this was very nice to see. Flying home from a business trip [...]

The PassPorter Guide to Walt Disney World Resort

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My whole family is crazy about Walt Disney World.  It is truly our magical place to vacation. My wife and I made our first trip when with her family while we were [...]

Boston Duck Tours

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by Chuck Prevatte One if by land, two if by sea……QUACK QUACK! Last weekend my family and I took the Boston Duck tour. The DUKW (Duck) is a vintage World War II [...]

April 19th, 1775

Filed Under: usa travel

by Chuck Prevatte Last night a silversmith from Boston road in the darkness to let, everyone, know the British are coming to confiscate our weapons.  The other Minute Men and I will [...]