Old Town Porvoo (Borgå) day trip from Helsinki
The medieval Swedish town of Borgå (Old Town Porvoo) is a fun and easy day trip from Helsinki, Finland. A blend of Swedish, Russian, and Finnish history The heart of Old Town Porvoo is the Read More …
The Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Qaumajuq center for Inuit art
There’s exciting news from Canada: The Winnipeg Art Gallery is ready to open the new Qaumajuq center for Inuit art and culture. I made a virtual visit to Qaumajuq at the WAG recently. Some of Read More …
An ancient worker’s village: Deir el-Medina in Luxor, Egypt
The craftsmen who built tombs for Egypt’s pharaohs lived near their workplace. Today, visitors to Luxor’s West Bank can see the remains of the Village of the Workers (Deir el-Medina) and the colorful tombs these Read More …
The tropical beauty of Phantasea garden on Saint Thomas
Perched above the sea on Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden gives visitors a close-up view of lush foliage and colorful flowers from the Caribbean and beyond.
At home in the past: The Gayer-Anderson Museum, Cairo, Egypt
The Gayer-Anderson Museum is a rare example of the Islamic courtyard houses favored by Cairo’s successful merchants, traders, and other men of means during the 16th and 17th centuries. Originally two houses, each with separate Read More …
Cliff dwellings at Arizona’s Walnut Canyon National Monument
From about 1100 to 1250, a community formed in the cliffs high above a creek near Flagstaff, Arizona. Walnut Canyon National Monument gives visitors a close-up look at the remains of this prehistoric community.
Puffin and whale watching in Husavik, Iceland
Are you looking for the best whale watching in Iceland? Head north for a puffin and whale watching tour in Husavik! But first, keep reading to see what to expect and how to find and Read More …
The best things to do on Bonaire without getting wet
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 …
Hike the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota
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.
Much more than trees at Linnaeus Arboretum in Saint Peter, Minnesota
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 …