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While Stockholm is the largest and most well-known of the towns linked together by Sweden’s Lake Mälaren, travelers would be wise to journey farther along the lake to discover its smaller and less-famous gems. The Read More …
The traditional Vietnamese villages of Duong Lam, Vietnam, have many treasures hidden within their ancient walls, but the largest collection – both in number and physical size — reside within the quiet confines of Mia Read More …
What is more American than a Harley? Harley-Davidson history is American history The story of Harley-Davidson is a story of 20th century America – the roaring ‘20s, two world wars, the Great Depression, postwar prosperity, Read More …
The Renwick Gallery features contemporary American craft and decorative arts from the Smithsonian collections, exhibiting “the most exciting works by artists exploring traditional and innovative approaches to making, emphasizing craft as an approach to living Read More …
Seeing the sandhill cranes at Crex Meadows this fall left me wanting to see a few more of them. A stop at the International Crane Foundation (ICF) in Baraboo, Wisconsin, fulfilled that wish . . Read More …
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial has long been one of my favorite spots in Washington, DC, but right now seems like a particularly good time to visit. We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and Read More …
In the beginning, there was Best beer Before there was Pabst – or Miller or Old Milwaukee or even Schlitz “the beer that made Milwaukee famous” – there was Best, as in Best Select, an Read More …
While in DC the other week, I discovered the work of Norwood Viviano, a sculptural artist working primarily in glass who appears to be fascinated by land use, demographics, and change over time. As an Read More …
Looking for a hotel that does everything just right while surrounding you with Milwaukee’s brewing history? Then you belong at the Brewhouse Inn and Suites in the renovated Pabst brewery complex. This boutique hotel is Read More …
The area around Mankato, Minnesota, has an active visual arts community, and the Carnegie Art Center is a great place to see some of their work on display. Since 1981, the city’s historic Carnegie Library Read More …