I remember the exact moment I realized that being a traveler was a choice. Travel didnt need be a fluke, a happy accident, a thing that just happened to me. It wouldnt be a thing I waited and hoped for. It was a lifestyle I could choose. It was a thing I could achieve.
This revelation changed my life. But it came quietly. Continue Reading
Want to enjoy espresso in a church where Tedddy Roosevelt once worshipped, sip tea in a hidden courtyard or fund a nonprofit with your morning coffee purchase? Then put these North Dakota coffee shops at the top of your list.
There are lots of places to get a great cup of coffee (or tea or hot cocoa, if thats your thing) in the state. These spots offer a little something extra an inspiring atmosphere, unique menu offerings or a chance to give back with your drink order. Continue Reading
“In winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.” – Ben Aaronovitch, Broken Homes I always want to write about winter. I always want to curl up and read in the winter. It’s far from my… Continue Reading
If you can’t decide between an outdoor adventure and doing a little urban exploring, The Greenway is the perfect solution. You can be busy outdoors all day, yet still be steps away from boutique shopping, art galleries and restaurants in… Continue Reading
Forget the New Year — fall is the season of new beginnings. The cool air brings visions of new books and new adventures, of cocoa and cozy sweaters and leaves crunching under foot on crisp mornings. It’s already back to school shopping… Continue Reading
I was looking around asos.com and I came across this nifty, vaguely punky cat ear ring. I like cats, but I don’t consider myself a cat person, per se, so I’m not super up-to-date on all things kitty. I wondered if… Continue Reading
Barry Gruchow knows how to choose a standout suit. That’s no surprise, since he helps men refine their style for a living as a manager at Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers in downtown Fargo. I interviewed Barry for an article on downtown… Continue Reading
This month’s giveaway is a pair of earrings from Botny. Fargo artist Dana Holscher makes simple yet compelling earrings, necklaces, rings, hair accessories and cuff links from colored pencils, resin gloss and Shrinky Dinks — yep, the same stuff we… Continue Reading
1. Mellow mint with a pattern: If solid mint is a little too sweet, try it mixed into a print. It looks especially striking when paired with coral, black, white or gray. Pair the patterned piece with a solids or… Continue Reading
Food trucks and street food are having a moment in the FM area, and Verdi’s Italian Market was one of the first on the scene. Owner Anthony Verdi established the business in 2012 and runs the truck in honor of… Continue Reading