I grew up going to the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota – my family went usually at least once a year throughout my childhood. This summer, I finally had the opportunity to do another trip as an adult. My family and I spent five days in the BWCAW, starting at Moose River. If you’re looking… Read More A Superb Five-Day Itinerary for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Moose River)
A trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota is like no other. Motorized watercraft are prohibited in most of the area, so access is by canoe – you paddle through chains of lakes and rivers to explore and reach designated campsites. But a trip here is a lot of work. From… Read More Planning Your Trip to the Boundary Waters: What to Know & Top Packing Tips
Going “up north” is an age-old tradition for people in Minnesota, particularly those who live in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. “Sorry I can’t be there, I’m up north for the weekend.” “Oops I never responded, bad signal up north.” “What are you doing in two weeks? Want to head up north… Read More Amazing Places to Visit Up North in Minnesota
The Big Easy! New Orleans is such a vibrant city and an excellent option for a city break in the US. I went mainly due to flights to get to my best friend’s wedding in Florida, but turns out New Orleans is one of the most fun cities I’ve ever visited. There is a lot… Read More New Orleans Travel Guide: What to Do and Where to Eat and Drink
For this post, I interviewed my cousin, Toni Proescholdt, about her experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. She is a total badass and has done some truly amazing stuff! For travelers looking at doing a long-distance trek in the US, these are two of the most popular and well-known trails. Toni… Read More Interview: Hiking The Appalachian And Pacific Crest Trails
I lucked out big time this year. My work sent me on a trip to Canada!! The trip started in Vancouver, and then we traveled on the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff. We had a day exploring part of the Icefields Parkway, and most of a day exploring Banff before flying out of Calgary. Banff is… Read More Highlights From Banff and the Surrounding Canadian Rockies
The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most superb train journeys in the world. This luxury train was the reason I spent a week in Canada in April, and WOW. What an experience! About the Rocky Mountaineer The Rocky Mountaineer has four different routes to choose from: First Passage to the West (Vancouver to Kamloops… Read More All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver to Banff!
UPDATED MARCH 2024! 24hours isn’t really enough time to see any city. Especially a city as vibrant and laid back as Vancouver! On my most recent work trip to Canada to visit the Canadian Rockies, I had just 24 hours (one full day) to explore Vancouver. This was definitely not enough time! I would recommend… Read More How to Spend 24 Hours in Vancouver, Canada
I was lucky enough to have the great fortune to visit Canada and experience the Canadian Rockies this month! I’d only ever been to Quebec City and the surrounding area in Canada before. It was absolutely amazing. The scenery was just stunning, and I loved seeing and exploring all the mountains. A real highlight was… Read More Photoessay: Vancouver to Calgary Through The Canadian Rockies
Well, as a born and bred Minnesotan I’m sure you’re not surprised to see this post! Minnesota is a state in the US, located in the Midwest. It gets a true winter (you wouldn’t expect anything else up north, would you?!)—unbelievably cold temperatures, heaps and heaps of snow, everything. But visiting this frozen tundra in… Read More 6 Reasons To Visit Minnesota In Winter
Earlier this year, I wrote a post on 12 Things Every American NEEDS to Know About Europe. It was really popular, and a handful of people suggested I write a companion post the other way around. Well, here it is! After living in the US for nearly 24 years, over 1 year living in Europe… Read More 12 Things Every European NEEDS To Know About America
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain Last year, I booked a short 3-day trip to New… Read More New York City: My Trip Of Dreams
The election results are in, and the world sits in shock. I’m sitting here in shock too. It wasn’t long before the common phrase started popping up everywhere: “I’m moving to Canada now.” America’s northern neighbor has always been the fallback plan if an election doesn’t go your way. I’m pretty sure I still have… Read More 10 Ways To Actually Leave the Country (And Travel)
For any fan of the TV show Sex and the City, you know that New York City itself seems to be a character in the show. One of my favorite things about the show is how the city, its neighborhoods and its people, is almost as important as the four friends and their lives. So… Read More Visiting Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment in New York City
If you know me at all, you should know that Friends is (and forever will be) my favorite TV show. I’m actually wearing my Friends t-shirt while I’m working on this post! It’s only since re-watching the series over the last month or two that I’ve really realized that so many of my quotes, expressions,… Read More Visiting The Friends Apartment In New York City
St. Paul is the capital of the state of Minnesota, and together with Minneapolis it makes up the Twin Cities. While I’m a Minneapolis girl through and through, I can’t deny that St. Paul has lots to see and do! Since I lived only a few blocks from the city border and have spent quite… Read More The Top 20 Things To Do In St. Paul
Seeing the sun set over the beautiful New York City skyline was the number one thing on my bucket list for my trip to the Big Apple. Not only was I so excited to catch all the buildings during the pink glow of sunset, but I also wanted to see the concrete jungle all lit… Read More Visiting The Top Of The Rock At Sunset
My first trip to New York City was amazing—and it certainly won’t be my last! But as one of the most visited cities in the world and by far the most popular in the United States, I was fairly hesitant about the prices. Having heard nothing but how horribly expensive NYC is, I found that… Read More 12 Free Things to Do in New York City
This blog post has been a long time coming! Not only is Minneapolis my hometown (born and raised in the 612), but it is also one of my absolute favorite cities in the world. This summer I’ve done my best to really get out and explore this amazing place that I get to call home—and… Read More The Top 25 Things to Do in Minneapolis, My Favorite City
Everyone knows about hacking your way to travel on the cheap. Credit cards, rewards programs, frequent flier miles, bonus points—you name it, someone somewhere out there has hacked it. Despite traveling quite a lot before my big trip in March, I had never had a credit card with rewards. I’d never gotten any bonuses, I… Read More Review: Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card (Or, How I Went to Las Vegas For Free)