by Alex Schmidt | Sep 24, 2018 | DULUTH
Duluth, Minnesota may be one of the most underrated hiking destinations in the country. The trails of Duluth and the surrounding North Shore region are considered a local gem to us Minnesotans, but it still baffles me how Lake Superior’s beauty and surrounding...
by Alex Schmidt | May 10, 2018 | Italy
If you ask any Italian, they will tell you that there is a significant difference between Northern and Southern Italy. Southern Italy is best for seaside escapes and exploring the capital city of Rome. But Northern Italy is best for biking around the lake, indulging...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 10, 2018 | Switzerland
Guarded by the legendary Matterhorn, we stepped off the train into what appeared to be a snow-capped paradise. The Swiss town was filled with wooden houses, tiny cars and buses made exclusively for the narrow streets, and the sound of stomping ski boots from all...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 8, 2018 | Croatia
While many consider Croatia a dream destination, I’m one of the lucky few foreigners that actually get to call this nature-haven home. Since I came here to study abroad in and later returned to live, I’ve gained insider knowledge of the entire Croatia region that you...
by Alex Schmidt | Mar 22, 2018 | Europe
As an American living abroad, I’ve been lucky enough to see most of Europe’s iconic cities and landmarks over the past three years. Though simultaneously, I often feel that I’ve barely scratched the surface of this incredibly diverse and compact continent. The truth...
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 28, 2018 | Europe
Travelers, nomads, and other free-spirits alike, we need to talk. I know many of us know why I’m going to say this, but I think it’s becoming increasingly evident that many of us do not. Chances are you probably come across this word on a weekly basis. Maybe even...
