Jumping into Salta, Argentina
When you think of Argentina, chances are Salta isn’t the first city to come to mind. But this town of 620,000 is eager to change that, and they are on … Read more
Kristin Henning
Getting to know Buenos Aires
Bits and bites at a time, we were introduced to great tastes of eclectic Buenos Aires and picked up on the city’s personality and history. Our familiarity was enhanced through a low-key food tour with Say Hueque Tours, a tango session, and a fun wine tasting tour with Context Travel.
More than Malbec: A Wine Tour in Buenos Aires
Take a wine tour in Buenos Aires. Guide books, lengthy restaurant wine menus, and stumbling around on your own will only get you so far, especially when it comes to … Read more
Tunica County and the Mississippi Delta Blues
On a road trip detour from Memphis, we were looking for the roots of the blues, the ghosts of the music makers, and the views from this southern section of U.S. Highway 61. We found conversation at the Tunica County Museum.
Marais Mansions of Paris: A neighborhood walking tour
It’s not that the Marais neighborhood of Paris is new or anything. Its heyday was from the 16-18th Centuries. But for being so close to the main tourist routes of … Read more
Crossing Barriers in Israel with Guided Tours
Fred Schlomka is idiosyncratic enough that I shouldn’t have been surprised when our interview by email, between the U.S. and Israel, morphed into a personal meeting in Minneapolis. And even … Read more
Stay and Eat: Culinary Highlights of Brittany, France
Earlier this summer, we pedaled our way around the northern part of Brittany, France, on a self-guided tour designed by Exodus Travels. The experience–a first for us–was thoroughly enjoyable, and … Read more
Our First Bicycle Tour: Brittany Backroads
Note: In May, we took a week-long bicycling trip around the northern part of Brittany, France. We’d never done anything like this before; our only biking experience had been rides … Read more
Berlin Arts Walk with Context
A guided walking tour through Berlin’s Mitte neighborhood for a close look at the arts scene, complete with renovated factory buildings and contemporary art galleries.
What’s New in Florence Museums?
Changing exhibits, illuminated texts, mummy hands, and musical instruments are just some of our new discoveries in Florence. I never feel like I’ve seen it all, and I never feel like leaving this ever-evolving city.
