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The book 100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die features a wide variety of things to do in Iowa. Whether you’re a life-long resident or first-time visitor, this idea-packed book offers a wealth Read More …
I spent almost a month in Andalucía in March and April 2022. And my Andalucía itinerary offers a good taste of what what makes southern Spain so special – and why you should put this Read More …
Northern Minnesota has a lot of great fall drives, but the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway ranks among the very best. And almost no one knows about it. Is it the best?
Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) features traditional textiles from Japan made from natural materials. That includes clothing made from a variety of plant fibers, paper, fish skins, Read More …
Are you familiar with Rakuten, the online shopping app that gives you cash back when you make a purchase? Did you know you can use Rakuten for travel bookings? Well, you can! It’s a good Read More …
Just outside Saint Cloud, Quarry Park features Minnesota’s most unusual swimming hole. But this old stone quarry offers much more than just swimming! Quarry Park is an unusual mix of manmade and natural features.
Have your heart set on visiting a lot of gardens AND saving money? The American Horticultural Society’s reciprocal garden admissions program lets you buy one botanic garden or arboretum membership that you can use to Read More …
The Jatiluwih rice terraces crawl over the hills of central Bali. Part of the Cultural Landscape of Bali UNESCO World Heritage site, these terraces are the end point of a fully integrated system that ensures Read More …
The stunningly gorgeous National Orchid Garden is part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage site. It is home to over 60,000 orchid plants and has one of the world’s largest tropical orchid displays.
Vlkolínec, Slovakia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves a traditional European farming village in the mountains of Central Europe. But this isn’t a museum. It’s a real village where families live in a Read More …