Category Archives: Travel Resources

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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05
Jun
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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18
Jan
Enjoy the perfect daytrip to Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior!
A Perfect Daytrip to Minnesotaā€™s North Shore of Lake Superior

If you haven’t visited the North Shore of Lake Superior, have you really visited Minnesota? [...]

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30
Dec
Bomgogo GoVision L5 Combo Smartphone Camera Lens Kit
Should You Buy a Smartphone Camera Lens Kit for Travel? (A Bomgogo Review)

As smartphone camera quality improves, I continue to challenge my thinking on whether a mirrorless [...]

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11
Dec
Gifts for Hikers and Travelers from Small Businesses in Minnesota
Unique Gifts for Hikers and Travelers (From Small Businesses in Minnesota)

Are you looking for a unique gift for a hiker, outdoor lover or traveler in [...]

25
Nov
My biggest travel fails, including how to avoid strangling yourself and being kidnapped.
My Biggest Travel Fails (How To Avoid Strangling Yourself and Being Kidnapped)

When travel fails, the adventure begins. As you scroll through whatever social media feed, it [...]

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05
Jul
Reflecting on what travel has taught me about leadership while hiking the Inca Trail.
How Travel Makes Me a Better Leader

“What’s most important to you as you prepare to take this break from your career?” [...]

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08
May
With a tripod and the right settings, you can capture the Northern Lights with your phone, GoPro or digital camera. Here the Norther Lights are dancing above the fjords of the Lofoten Islands in Norway.
How to Photograph the Northern Lights (For Beginners)

Updated 27-May-2019 If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a camera roll full of faded [...]

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13
Apr
Woman standing alone at a local market wishing she had a travel companion.
Qualities To Avoid In a Travel Companion (from Expert Travelers)

How To Pick A Travel Companion Picking a travel buddy can make or break your [...]

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14
Feb
Image of wide open road with mountains along our route for a Southwest US road trip from Los Angeles to Denver.
Los Angeles to Denver Road Trip | An Alternative Southwest US Route

Updated: August 1, 2020 Explore the magic of the Southwest US by car. I’ve always [...]

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11
Jan