Taiwan has always intrigued me. When I was little, I only knew of the country because of the “Made in Taiwan” imprint on my toys. I always wondered where this place called Taiwan was. As I grew older, I slowly learned more about the fascinating...
When I spotted a coffee tour in Berlin during our visit to Germany’s capital, I knew we just had to sign up. Coffee is a necessity in our household. A day rarely goes by where we aren’t sipping on multiple cups of joe. Now, we...
One of our favorite aspects of Grand Marais, Minnesota, is the strong artist vibe everywhere you look. Even though the town is home to only around 1,300 inhabitants, it is filled with endless creativity. Grand Marais is home to a variety of public art, galleries,...
Food tours are always a fun way to taste a variety of local dishes and get a feel for a new culture. So, when we were in Wilmington, North Carolina, we did just that! We went on a food tour with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food...
Throughout our visit to Wilmington, North Carolina, we were continuously surprised with the fascinating history, culture, museums, nature, restaurants, and bars in the city. We spent the weekend exploring one exciting stop after the next and had a wonderful time.Our base for the weekend was...
Food is often said to be the gateway to understanding a culture. While we aren’t foodies and our trips don’t revolve solely around food, we do love trying out some of the traditional and iconic foods from the destinations we visit. We’ve been on plenty...
Every winter the town of Anchorage, Alaska, comes alive with the Fur Rondy Festival. It’s a 10 day event that is held every February, and it’s a whole lot of fun. When we decided to plan a winter trip to Alaska, the dates we picked...
We absolutely love Seattle, Washington—the art and culture throughout the city are fantastic, the views over the bay are stunning, the food scene is great, it’s located within a short proximity to an abundance of options for outdoor adventures, and there are many wonderful museums...
This past summer when I was exploring my own backyard in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, I went on a tour of the new U.S. Bank Stadium which officially opened in July of 2016. Since it's home to the 2018 Super Bowl LII in just...
There’s something magical about a winter wonderland and a castle made of ice. And, you will definitely find magic when you visit Ice Castles in Stillwater, Minnesota. Walls made of thousands of icicles surround you in every direction. During the day, the blueish-white walls glisten...
When we were in Budapest, Hungary, around the holidays last December, we couldn’t resist strapping on a pair of ice skates and going for a spin on Europe’s largest outdoor skating rink, the City Park Ice Rink. As children, our holiday season was always filled...
When we planned a couple of days in Bratislava, Slovakia, last December during our European Christmas Market explorations, I had no idea how much we would both fall in love with the city. Our short visit of just 48 hours was packed with festive Christmas...
