There is something about fall in the Rocky Mountains. It is a short season – starting in mid-September, usually peaking in late September, and often slipping away by early October. But those fleeting weeks are nothing short of magical. Just…
The North Shore of Minnesota, along Lake Superior, is a spectacular destination, boasting scores of hiking opportunities just off scenic Highway 61. With mountains on one side of the highway and a nearly ocean-sized Great Lake on the other, these…
If you’re lucky, you’ll go to Paris once in your life. If you’re truly blessed, you’ll experience the joy of returning. First-time visitors, as it should be, visit the most famous sites: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe,…
The storied Alps span nearly 750 miles through eight European countries. Arguably, the Swiss Alps are the most famous. Among the many mountain ranges in Switzerland, the Jungfrau region of the Bernese Oberland range is one of the most popular….
Because most towns on the North Shore range from small to itty-bitty, it’s nice to reserve lodging with a kitchen, so you can eat in if you choose. Be sure to choose a place with a good view of the…
New York City, specifically Manhattan, is a lot. Broadway, dozens of world-class museums, Central Park, incredible neighborhoods, abundant history, incredible architecture, glorious food, endless shopping, and more. It offers enough to fill weeks or more. But there are tradeoffs: the…
Skiing and hiking are great and all, but an essential piece of any vacation is FOOD! There are no lack of excellent choices in Breckenridge. Below are some of our favorites. Breakfast Blue Moose (540 S Main Street, 7 am…
Though Des Moines is just a mid-sized city in the Midwest, it punches well above its weight in the food department. With about 28 restaurants per 10,000 people, Des Moines is in the same league as foodie cities such as…
An appealing port city on the southwest shore of Lake Superior (popularly referred to by its Ojibwe Tribe name Gitche Gumee), Duluth is overflowing with natural beauty, rich history, and abundant outdoor recreation. It is a year-round destination but is most…
In Northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna stretches from the Apennine Mountains to the south and west, the Po River in the north, and the Adriatic Sea in the east. Its cities include Modena, Ferrara, and Ravenna, all rich with UNESCO World Heritage…
