Author Archives: Susan Gleissner

Three tacos ala carte with chips and queso from Rusty Taco in Minneapolis.
Best Cheap Eats in Minneapolis by Neighborhood

After living in places like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sydney and Liverpool, I assumed the food [...]

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Baatara Gorge Waterfall is just one of the amazing daytrips from Beirut in Lebanon!
7 Amazing Daytrips from Beirut Lebanon

Lebanon is a small country. It’s hard to even put its size into perspective. With [...]

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I was literally jumping for joy while on my Wadi Rum Jeep tour in Jordan. This is a jumpshot taken on Little Bridge natural rock bridge.
11 Things to Know Before Your Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

So you’re planning your trip to Jordan and you’ve heard that you need to go [...]

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What is DNA tourism and how does it affect adoptees? Here's my story.
DNA Tourism: My Story as an Adoptee

When I tell people I’m adopted, the most common response I get is “I’m so [...]

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Running away from the Monastery at Petra like a boss.
How to Visit Petra Like a Boss

The darkness enveloped me as I navigated the uneven ground. There was a hushed energy [...]

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There's so much more to see in Jordan than Petra. Here's 20 photos to inspire your Jordan itinerary!
20 Photos to Inspire Your Jordan Itinerary

If you’ve made it to this page, you’re at least considering a visit to Jordan. [...]

Yotel Amsterdam Airport is a comfy and convenient place to sleep and shower during a long layover in Amsterdam Airport, located inside of customs on the airside of the airport.
Yotel Amsterdam Airport: Where to Sleep On a Layover in Amsterdam

We’ve all been there. You find an unbelievably inexpensive airfare, but there’s a catch. It’s [...]

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Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is just one of the most scenic state parks in the US. Here's the best in each state!
The Most Scenic State Park (in Every State)

Did you know that there are more than 10,000 state park areas in the United [...]

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Everything you need to know about a budget camping safari in East Africa. The view as you descend into Ngorogoro Crater.
What to Expect on a Budget Camping Safari

An East African safari was an adventure I had dreamed of my entire life. I [...]

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Enjoy an epic five days of adventure with this Arizona road trip route!
An Adventure-Packed Arizona Road Trip

Just before you reach Sedona from Phoenix, the landscape transforms from a sea of saguaro [...]

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