Beginner’s Guide to Hiking in Mesa, AZ
Guest Post by Lily Frank Lily Frank is an undergraduate student at The University of Minnesota who loves to travel and explore the world. She has spent lots of time traveling to various National Parks […]
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Tulip Time: Your guide to the Holland, Michigan Tulip Festival
Visiting Holland, Michigan, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you’d landed in, well, Holland. With millions of tulips, a real working windmill, and wooden shoes, this town is the epitome of Dutch culture transported to
The best Spanish class field trips in the U.S.
Are you a teacher looking to take your Spanish class on a field trip? A trip abroad to a Spanish-speaking country is the capstone experience for many students studying Spanish in high school. However, there
Wondering where to see manatees near Orlando? Try Blue Spring State Park
While Disney World is Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, there is another famous attraction that Florida is known for — manatees! Are you going to be in or near Orlando and wondering where to see
Visiting the Boise Basque Block
“It should be the next street,” I thought as I checked my map driving through downtown Boise, Idaho. I spotted the distinctive red, green and white flag and knew I had arrived. I had come
The best things to do in New Glarus, WI: America’s Little Switzerland
Are you heading to Wisconsin and wondering what the best things to do in New Glarus are? In my 20s I lived in the mountains of Switzerland for four years. Now that I’m back in
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida is one of the oldest forts in North America. Even non-history buffs will find a visit to the Castillo time well spent. The fort
St. Augustine Travel Guide: historic city or tourist trap?
Is St. Augustine a tourist trap? Scrolling reviews on Trip Advisor you’ll see that “Tourist Trap” is often used to describe the city. Visiting St. Augustine feels a bit like the World Showcase at Disney
Tips for Traveling to National Parks during Covid-19
Note: The decision to travel during the Coronavirus pandemic is an extremely personal one and influenced by many factors. This post is based on my personal experience and is not medical advice, nor is it
A Spanish class field trip to Chicago
Field trips are probably the most memorable learning experiences possible for our students, as they get to experience learning in the real world and, of course, leave school. If you live in the Midwest and