With 27 trips over the past 30 years, a travel blogger shares her recommendations on where to stay, eat and play in Cancun, Mexico and the Riviera Maya.
The best Minnesota hiking trails near Lake Minnetonka
Second in a series: A local’s guide to the best Minnesota hiking trails within 50 miles of Lake Minnetonka – the largest lake in the Twin Cities metro area.
A travel blogger’s confession: When I pretended to be a time traveler
After nearly five decades, a travel blogger confesses she is not a time traveler from the year 2020.
It’s me. I’m the travel blogger.
Give the gift of travel and the gift of books: Travel gift guide and book gift guide
Do you have a book lover who loves to travel on your gift list? Or a traveler who loves to read? That’s me. Here are a few of my favorite things.
The best Minnesota hiking trails within 50 miles of the Twin Cities
St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota (Twin Cities) rank #2 and #3 in the nation for the best parks. A local shares her favorite hiking trails, nature trails, and urban walking tours at dozens of parks within 50 miles of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Perfect for when you need to connect with nature on a staycation or visiting the Twin Cities. Pin this post for regular updates. Updated: June 2, 2023
90 top things to do in Minnesota this winter
Updated for Winter 2023-2024: Top 90 things to do in winter – one fun activity for every day this season. No excuse for cabin fever – snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice fishing, kicksledding, snow and ice sculptures, and more.
Guide to the most beautiful cemeteries in the world
Join me on my pursuit to find the most beautiful cemeteries in the world – from one of the largest in Europe to one of the oldest in the U.S. to small towns and even a memorial to Buddy Holly in a cornfield. Updated: May 29, 2023.
Guide to the most haunted places in Rochester, Minnesota
Do you believe in ghosts? Or just like a good story to learn more about a city’s history? Then you’ll love the Haunted Rochester Trolley Tour in Rochester, Minnesota – which features some of the most haunted places in MN and the U.S.
Where to stay in Salem, Massachusetts: Review of haunted Hawthorne Hotel
Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts is rich in history and known nationally as one of the most haunted hotels in America. Learn how this paranormal skeptic managed staying here.
Staycation ideas: Visit the top state parks in the U.S.
Updated travel bloggers collaboration and guide to the best 60+ state parks in the United States. I’ve partnered with more than 30 other travel bloggers to bring you a list of the top state parks throughout the U.S. Updated 11.20.2020
