There are four places in the world that I consider “home”, and Duluth is one of them. From long walks along the beach on Park Point, to hiking through waterfalls and eating your way around the city, there are so many things to do in Duluth, MN. However, Duluth’s popularity as a tourist destination doesn’t …
For a small town, Duluth is sure full of a lot of flavor. Yep, Duluth is most definitely in the running for an up-and-coming foodie destination, while still remaining true to its humble, blue-collar roots. Most people underestimate the cuisine and culture in Duluth because the vibe is overwhelming casual and unpretentious. It’s not about …
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 historical, quant charm. Minneapolis …
When I was 18 I couldn’t wait to get out of the Twin Cities. I wanted to move to a bigger city with more “culture” and never look back. So I moved to Chicago for college, and only came home for holidays and sometimes in the summer. After college I moved to Europe, and my …
I’ve already written extensively about the local shopping scene in Austin, specifically in South Congress. But in order to truly experience this city, you should plan on eating your way around Austin’s food truck parks. Austin is the fastest growing food truck industry in the U.S. There are over 1,000 food trucks throughout the city, …
If you only do one thing while in Austin, it should be exploring the South Congress area of town. This iconic neighborhood is home to an array of eclectic shops, murals, and street food that help “keep Austin weird”. In fact, the city’s slogan is actually a synonym for supporting local businesses. South Congress Ave …
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It’s official: Austin is one of my favorite cities in the USA. Even for someone who is easily overheated (true to my Minnesota roots), I STILL fell in love with the capital of Texas 10 times over. After visiting my dad in Dallas, I took the Mega-Bus down to Austin to visit my fashion-forward cousin. …
I have to admit that Dallas was never on my radar until my dad relocated here recently. Now, I’m so glad he did. I decided to pay a visit while I was back stateside from Europe last summer. In between helping with my dad’s side hustle, we went out exploring the coolest Dallas neighborhoods. Despite …
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Wandering through Deep Ellum is worthy of a trip to Dallas in itself. The neighborhood’s unapologetically vibrant atmosphere has attracted artists, musicians, and creatives for over a century. It goes without saying that the Deep Ellum murals are why this community continues to thrive as the most popular art district in Dallas.
Most people would have never guessed that a city with such infamously long winters is actually a biker’s paradise. Yes, my hometown of Minneapolis is named one of the most bike-friendly cities in the U.S. for “building a freeway system for bikes”. We’re STILL bragging about out-ranking Portland. The Minneapolis bike trails encompass 129 miles …
