by Alex Schmidt | Jun 19, 2020 | Responsible travel resources, Travel Inspiration
The death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor among other cases of police brutality has put a much-needed spotlight on systemic racism across institutions and industries on a global scale. An issue that’s been ignored for far too long, racial inequalities are still... 
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 28, 2020 | Responsible travel resources
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... 
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 24, 2020 | Carolyn Bruno, DULUTH
In 1868 Duluth, Minnesota was dubbed “The Zenith City on the Unsalted Seas”. Fast forward almost a century and a half and one could call Duluth “The Zenith City of Brewing”. Duluth and the surrounding area is now home to an exploding number of... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 26, 2020 | Europe, Ireland
If you find yourself scrolling through pictures of colorful towns in faraway places, you’re not alone. With Instagram and snapchat, it’s never been easier to access the world’s vibrant destinations at the touch of a finger. Painted bright pink, blue, yellow and green,... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 17, 2020 | Twin Cities
As I described in part 1 of the MSP Travel Guide series, it took me 7 years of living in 5 other cities over two continents to appreciate Minneapolis, and St. Paul. And while Minneapolis is certainly the center of action of the two sister cities, St. Paul has all the... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 15, 2020 | Ireland
I took a calculated risk and booked my flight to Ireland without even having a visa. I had one month to gather my papers, squeeze an appointment in at the Irish embassy, and make my dream of getting a job abroad happen. One month later, I boarded my flight to Dublin... 
