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Link to story and photos of the Angra do Heroismo UNESCO World Heritage Site on ExplorationVacation.net.

Angra do Heroísmo World Heritage Site

Posted onApril 11, 2024June 1, 2025Leave a comment

Much of my week on the Portuguese island of Terceira was spent wandering in the historic city of Angra do Heroísmo. Although adventurous travelers will find plenty to do throughout this beautiful island in the Azores, Read More …

Link to photos, story, and travel tips about the Rohoen Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix Arizona on ExplorationVacation.net.

Rohoen Japanese garden (Visit Japan without leaving Phoenix)

Posted onMarch 21, 2024June 11, 2026Leave a comment

Known for its sunbaked desert landscapes, Phoenix also has a very green, very traditional Japanese garden. Lovely little Rohoen Japanese Friendship Garden offers a tiny bit of Japan in the heart of this sunbaked desert Read More …

Link to story and photos on driving Tahiti's East Coast on ExplorationVacation.net.

Road trip along Tahiti’s east coast

Posted onFebruary 28, 2024June 11, 20263 Comments

If you have a day or two on Tahiti and want to do more than explore Papeete or relax at your hotel, a road trip is a good way to see the island. Explore the Read More …

Link to story and photos on visiting Sweden's seasonal and year-round Icehotels on ExplorationVacation.net.

Why Sweden’s ICEHOTEL is a year-round destination

Posted onFebruary 11, 2024June 11, 2026Leave a comment

Want to visit the ice hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, but not really a fan of winter weather? Or maybe you’re more interested in seeing the midnight sun than taking a chance on the northern lights. Read More …

Link to photos and stories about the Grand Canyon National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arizona on Exploration Vacation.net.

The Grand Canyon World Heritage Site deserves more than a quick stop

Posted onJanuary 7, 2024June 11, 20261 Comment

Grand Canyon National Park includes both the canyon’s popular South Rim and the far more remote and less-visited North Rim. Both are part of the Grand Canyon National Park UNESCO World Heritage site. And both Read More …

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Celebrate Christmas at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis

Posted onNovember 11, 2023June 11, 2026Leave a comment

Looking to catch a bit of Christmas spirit? Head to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis to celebrate Christmas with a Scandinavian flair. The American Swedish Institute (ASI) was established to preserve and celebrate Swedish Read More …

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See Mexico’s best Mayan ruins at the Uxmal World Heritage Site

Posted onOctober 23, 2023March 20, 2026Leave a comment

Visiting the Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal World Heritage Site requires leaving the coastal beach resorts for a day or two (or more). However, Uxmal is very much worth the trip. And, along with the ruins Read More …

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Minnesota’s best fall drives: Heartbreak Hill on the North Shore

Posted onOctober 1, 2023March 20, 2026Leave a comment

Fall in Minnesota brings spectacular color. That means, once autumn rolls around, it’s time to enjoy a few scenic fall drives. With so many great options, it can be hard to choose just one. But Read More …

Link to photos and stories on a Whale Watching Itinerary in Baja Mexico on ExplorationVacation.net

My itinerary: Whale watching in Baja Sur Mexico

Posted onSeptember 20, 2023June 11, 2026Leave a comment

Going down to Baja California to see the gray whales in the lagoons where they give birth has been on my must-do list for a few years now, ever since Chris Christensen over at the Read More …

Link to a story and photos about St Paul Minnesota's Chroma Zone murals on ExplorationVacation.net.

The Chroma Zone Saint Paul mural district

Posted onSeptember 12, 2023June 12, 2026Leave a comment

The Saint Paul Chroma Zone mural district boasts more than 50 Chroma Zone murals, as well as other murals and street art – and more murals are added every year. With so much public art Read More …