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The best things to do on Bonaire without getting wet

Posted onOctober 11, 2020October 11, 2020Leave a comment

The Caribbean Island of Bonaire is a favorite of scuba divers. Don’t dive? Don’t worry. This small island also offers plenty of great activities on land. Keep reading for some of the best things to Read More …

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Hike the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota

Posted onSeptember 14, 2020October 16, 2020Leave a comment

A hike along the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota offers beautiful forest scenery and uncrowded trails. It’s lovely in any season, but fall brings a burst of brilliant color before winter arrives.

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Much more than trees at Linnaeus Arboretum in Saint Peter, Minnesota

Posted onAugust 24, 2020October 16, 20202 Comments

True to its name, Linnaeus Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, features a large collection of trees and shrubs. But there are also flower gardens, pools and ponds, wetlands, and a restored Read More …

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High above Amsterdam at the A’DAM LOOKOUT

Posted onAugust 9, 2020October 16, 20203 Comments

Looking to see Amsterdam from the sky? The A’DAM LOOKOUT offers the next best thing, with both indoor and rooftop panoramic viewing areas, bars, and restaurants. There’s even a swing that lets thrill-seekers glide over Read More …

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From waterfalls to bison at Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Posted onJuly 15, 2020October 16, 2020Leave a comment

A fun day trip for all ages, Minneopa State Park near Mankato, Minnesota, features its namesake double waterfall, a herd of buffalo (American bison), camping, and more.

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The best of Bali lies beyond the beach

Posted onJune 21, 2020October 16, 2020Leave a comment

The Indonesian Island of Bali is a blissful beach paradise, but beautiful beaches can be found in many places around the world. What makes Bali special is the unique culture that exists here and nowhere Read More …

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Hidden treasure awaits in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

Posted onMay 25, 2020October 16, 20204 Comments

At the height of Egypt’s power more than 3,000 years ago, the pharaohs built ornate burial chambers in a desolate valley across the Nile from Luxor. Today a few of their elaborately decorated tombs are Read More …

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Saguaro National Park: Two great Arizona parks in one

Posted onMay 9, 2020October 16, 20202 Comments

With two distinct Sonoran Desert landscapes, Saguaro National Park outside Tucson, Arizona, is the perfect place for a road trip to see giant saguaros and more.

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The Saint John’s Bible: Illuminating the Word of God in Minnesota

Posted onApril 7, 2020October 16, 2020Leave a comment

The Saint John’s Bible brings the ancient art of handwritten and illuminated manuscripts into the 21st century, as both a religious text and work of art. See it at Saint John’s University in Minnesota, at Read More …

Travel in the time of coronavirus

Posted onMarch 31, 2020August 31, 20204 Comments

I am supposed to be in Sicily now. I was planning to spend a month there to attend a conference, take some sponsored tours, and then spend three weeks slowly wandering the island with my Read More …