Guide to Hosteling Over Age 30, 40, 50+
Worried that hosteling is only for the 20-something set? Check out this guide to hosteling at any age.x … More Guide to Hosteling Over Age 30, 40, 50+
Worried that hosteling is only for the 20-something set? Check out this guide to hosteling at any age.x … More Guide to Hosteling Over Age 30, 40, 50+
I spend a lot of time on this blog gushing about the goodness in the world. But these days, that doesn’t seem to sell. In fact, one person I know accused me of being “all kumbaya about the world,” which doesn’t translate, but I’ll give them a pass. I get the gist. You don’t … More Travel: 10 Things I Hate
Minnesota is about to host the coldest Superbowl in history. And that delights us. … More Minnesota is about to host the coldest Superbowl in history.
El Guero Canelo snags a coveted James Beard Award for what else? Hot dogs. … More In Tucson, Hot Dogs Get Their Due
When traveling in Scandinavia, there are a variety of ways to get from point A to B, but the overnight ferry from Helsinki, Finland to Stockholm, Sweden is next-level fun. Before taking the overnight ferry, I wasn’t sure if cruising was my thing. For one, I’m honestly not that interested so-called luxury travel. Though it’s … More Come Aboard The Overnight Ferry From Helsinki, Finland to Stockholm, Sweden
Learning to cook Belizean stewed chicken and beans and rice in an impromptu class with a local chef on Caye Caulker. … More Learning to Cook on Caye Caulker, Belize
On a recent trip to Sweden, I reconnected with my family history and found living Swedish relatives. … More The Best Souvenir in Sweden: Family
Step inside ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Just be sure to check your ego at the door. … More A Visit to ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
In travel, some of the best souvenirs you can bring home are cultural traditions that enrich your life. That’s why I’m bringing hygge and fika back to the Upper Midwest. … More After 5 Weeks in Scandinavia I Caught an Incurable Case of Hygge and Fika
On a recent tip to Denmark, I set aside several days to explore outside of the city of Copenhagen. For while I love big cities, I’m a true believer that they do not typically offer an authentic look at local life and culture. They’re expensive; they draw crowds of tourists (including me!); and they’re filled … More I went to a town Rick Steves deemed “dreary.” Here’s what I found.