Seeing a city from a tall building while learning a little about local history by dutifully reading and looking at carefully curated exhibits? Been there, done that. Seeing a city from a giant praying mantis, a Ferris Wheel or a… Continue Reading
Family is at the heart of North Dakota’s newest brewery. When Half Brothers Brewing Company opened in Grand Forks in the fall of 2017, the name attracted attention. “A lot of people are intrigued by it and it kind plays… 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.… Continue Reading
Kuchen is German for “cake,” but that doesn’t really hint at its rich, addictive goodness. It’s more like a thick custard poured into a crust of sweet dough. It’s traditionally cut in triangular wedges, like pie. In Germany, an afternoon… Continue Reading
It’s prime pumpkin patch time, people! So get yourself a pumpkin spice latte to get in the mood and head out for a little corn maze/pumpkin picking/hay ride magic. Or you could zoom over the crowd on a zipline or… Continue Reading
People often ask me where to eat when they visit Fargo. Getting requests like this from other writers, travelers and complete strangers is one of the best things about this job, because I get to show off where I live.… 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
I love being a travel writer. I am profoundly, almost stupidly grateful that I get to do this for a living. I was filling up travel journals, taking hundreds of photos and chatting with locals long before I ever realized… Continue Reading
I was on Twitter a few weeks ago when a friend asked about what she should do in Minot. If you’re a regular person, you respond with recommendations (which I did). If you’re also a travel writer, you immediately start drafting… Continue Reading
If you’re jetting (or driving) off to the city for a mini-break, you don’t want to be weighed down with a ton of luggage. And you really don’t want to be trying on a million outfits in your hotel room… Continue Reading