Best Places to Visit in Värmland, Sweden
On the edge of Lake Vänern, Picasso's sculpture in Kristinehamn If you really want to get to know Sweden, visit the heartland, Värmland County. Karlstad, the capital city of Värmland, can be reached [...]
What to do in Ubud, Bali
Don't spend all your time on the main streets of Ubud, although they're kind of fun if you like to shop and be asked if you want a taxi every two minutes. Here's a list of what to do in Ubud, Bali.
Where to Stay and Eat in Puglia
Stay a little longer in Puglia and get to know the local food and wine, neighborhoods, and daily routines from the comfort of your home base.
Views of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
I just love a little abstract splash of color on the beach. There are lots and lots of attractions to Myrtle Beach, and you can't really see them all in just a few [...]
Why You Should Catch a Flight to Myrtle Beach
In Myrtle Beach, the beach takes center stage We’d never considered a getaway to Myrtle Beach until we heard there were new, non-stop flights from Minneapolis/St. Paul to this South Carolina destination by [...]
Our Favorite Swedish Foods and Restaurants
Reward at the top of Åre Mountain in Jämtland: waffle with cloudberry jam. Swedish foods and restaurants were not foremost on our minds when we booked our trip to Sweden. Our purpose was [...]
More on Travel to Minneapolis
Untitled work from the series Aguas Baldias by Manuel Pina, on display in "Adios Utopia" exhibition at Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Spending more time in Minneapolis and St. Paul this past year–after being [...]
Getting to know Buenos Aires
Cafe Tortoni, one of the designated "notable cafes" of Buenos Aires. Thanks to friends' recommendations and a couple tours, we got acquainted with Buenos Aires quickly. It helped that our visit was broken [...]
More than Malbec: A Wine Tour in Buenos Aires
Inside the M Street Bar and Wine Shop 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, [...]
How to Visit Minneapolis: Stay Downtown
The birthplace of Minneapolis on the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls is also the best place to take a walk or bike. This view is from the Mill City Museum. A couple [...]