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Arriving in Milwaukee on a rainy afternoon, we knew exactly where to head for a late lunch: the Milwaukee Public Market. Located downtown in the city’s historic Third Ward, the Milwaukee Public Market is a Read More …
Like many other European cities, Vilnius offers a pass that covers admission to many of the city’s attractions. Unlike many other European cities, the Vilnius City Pass (called the City Card when I used it in Read More …
There are lots of reasons for me to love Jay Cooke State Park: beautiful fall foliage (or spring flowers), weird geology, rushing cascades, easy-to-reach scenic overlooks, and historic buildings. But there is one thing that Read More …
There are still spots in Tulum, Mexico, where the relaxed, low-key vibe of days gone by survives. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be affiliate links that pay me Read More …
We’ve had a balmy fall in the Upper Midwest this year, with mostly warm days and frostless nights. While this is lovely weather for exploring, it has slowed the progression of fall color as the Read More …
Watching the Milwaukee Art Museum open its wings It’s not every day you can watch a building take a morning stretch, unless, of course, you are in Milwaukee. Here visitors and residents alike have that Read More …
Minnesota’s Jay Cooke State Park is spectacular in any season, but it really shines when the leaves begin to glow with fall color. I’m not sure why, but in the dozens of times I’ve driven Read More …
The New Arsenal location of the Lithuanian National Museum teaches visitors about Lithuania’s long history (up to WWII) through a mix of art, artifacts, folk art, and informative displays. It’s a relaxing way to absorb Read More …
Time is a shapeshifter at California’s Mission San Juan Bautista. San Juan Bautista is a place where the past slips into the present, where both the church building and the religious life conducted within it Read More …
If you are at all like me, you will long for a boat when visiting the coast around Stockholm. The archipelago that sprawls out from the coast here is studded with rocky islands topped by Read More …