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
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
The province of Quebec in Canada is famous for being a hub of Francophone culture in North America. On my trip last summer to Quebec City, I sometimes felt like it was a tiny snapshot into a European town—with plenty of charm to go around! The city is old, lively, and beautiful, and a hot… Read More What Not To Miss In Quebec City