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painting with text "Tombs in the Village of the Workers Luxor Egypt"

An ancient worker’s village: Deir el-Medina in Luxor, Egypt

Posted onMarch 6, 2021March 7, 2021Leave a comment

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 …

CategoriesAfrica & Middle East, EgyptTagsUNESCO World Heritage

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The tropical beauty of Phantasea garden on Saint Thomas

Posted onFebruary 10, 2021March 5, 2021Leave a comment

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.

CategoriesCaribbean, US Virgin IslandsTagsbotanic gardens

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At home in the past: The Gayer-Anderson Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Posted onJanuary 26, 2021February 7, 2021Leave a comment

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 …

CategoriesAfrica & Middle East, Egypt

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Cliff dwellings at Arizona’s Walnut Canyon National Monument

Posted onDecember 6, 2020February 12, 20216 Comments

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.

CategoriesArizona, USATagsdesert southwest, National Register of Historic Places, Native America, US National Parks

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Puffin and whale watching in Husavik, Iceland

Posted onNovember 17, 2020November 19, 2020Leave a comment

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 …

CategoriesEurope, IcelandTagssailing and cruising

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The best things to do on Bonaire without getting wet

Posted onOctober 11, 2020October 11, 20206 Comments

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 …

CategoriesABC islands, Bonaire, CaribbeanTagsislands

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Hike the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota

Posted onSeptember 14, 2020October 30, 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.

CategoriesMinnesota, USA

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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 …

CategoriesMinnesota, USA

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High above Amsterdam at the A’DAM LOOKOUT

Posted onAugust 9, 2020March 3, 20213 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 …

CategoriesEurope, Netherlands

From waterfalls to bison at Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Posted onJuly 15, 2020December 13, 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.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks, National Register of Historic Places, waterfalls

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I'm leading a virtual tour of Vietnam's highlights via Zoom, complete with travel planning tips, through the Minneapolis Public Schools. The class will be at 6 pm on Wed, May 19. Registration will soon be available soon. (You do NOT need to be a Minneapolis resident to register.)

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