So, I haven't been skiing since I was in 8th grade, and since I'm nearing my third decade of life, 8th grade was quite some time ago. I was 6 when I learned how to ski and we used to go a few times a...
I've always wanted to visit a traditional European Christmas Market, but we have never been traveling in Europe at the right time of the year. So when I heard about the new holiday market in downtown Minneapolis this winter, I knew some investigation was necessary....
One of my favorite things to do when visiting a city is soak up the view from above, either from the tallest building or a unique landmark. Even though we love exploring nature when we travel, the energy of a city always makes me feel...
One fun aspect about moving away from home is that when you return, you have a new appreciation for many things that you would have ignored previously. Recently, we have been exploring the history of the Twin Cities, and one of my favorite outings was...
The Walker Art Center is located near downtown Minneapolis and includes a museum and sculpture garden. Exhibits consist of contemporary visual arts and design, and in the summer, the outside sculpture garden also includes an artist designed mini golf course. I always love exploring museums and...
Minnesota isn’t called the “Land of 10K Lakes” for nothing—in fact, there are actually more than 10,000 lakes throughout the state. Also, Minnesota has more shoreline than Florida, California and Hawaii combined! All of this means that growing up in Minnesota equates to spending the...
[caption id="attachment_317" align="alignnone" width="640"] Minneapolis, MN[/caption] Minneapolis is truly an underrated city--living there (and moving away) made me appreciate what a unique city it really is and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Although I do not miss the brutally cold winter,...
