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America’s Best Kayaking Vacations

February 20, 2020 by Randy KnowlesLeave a Comment

Whether you are looking for a week of white water rafting or a peaceful day on the lake, our country has some incredible locations to drop your paddle, shed your stress, and see the world from an entirely new perspective. From the cold, clean waters of Alaska, to the unique natural habitats of Florida, here are seven of our country’s best Kayaking vacations. Prince William Sound, Alaska Located in the heart of the Chugach National Forest in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Alaska, America, Animal Rescue, Arkansas, Beach, California, Canyon, Casino, Caves, Colorado, Drinking, Florida, Food and Wine, Grand Canyon, Hot springs, Key West, Lake Tahoe, Minnesota, National Park, Nevada

Making the most out of your Minneapolis layover

October 11, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

So you have a long layover at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport? You can do what most people do - take the train over to nearby Mall of America and join the packed masses jamming through the second largest mall in North America. Or you can get off a couple of stops sooner on that same train and find yourself all alone in nature, hiking among the beautiful marshes of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. I'll take option 2 anytime. Get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Bridges, Hiking, Minnesota, Mountain Climbing, North America, Walking tour, Wildlife

Cycling Trails in the USA: Where to Go for Cycling?

March 19, 2019 by Tomas KLeave a Comment

Inspired by the Tour of France of 1978, some fella called Freddie Mercury used to chant on how much he wanted to ride his “bicycle, bicycle, bicycle”. The truth is you do not have to be an expert for riding a bicycle, to go from one place to another on two wheels, you do not have to be a scholar; everything is learned on the way. The route strengthens us as people and even sometimes shows us facets that we did not believe we had. In any case, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Bridges, California, Canals, Chicago, Colorado, France, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon, San Francisco, Seattle

Top 9 for 2019: What’s New in Minneapolis

February 4, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Leisure travel and tourism news from the City by Nature Minneapolis – Not content to sit back and chill after one, big, football game, Minneapolis keeps building momentum and enticing more visitors with new hotels, restaurants and major sports news in 2019. In this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here's more of what to look for in the coming year with our Top 9 for 2019. Minneapolis hosts the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four: U.S. Bank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Caribbean, Central America, Chicago, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Minnesota, Mississippi, Music, North America, Pizza, Restaurants, Sports, Wildlife

What’s New in Minneapolis – Fall 2018

November 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Leisure travel and tourism news from the Bold North Minneapolis – Fall colors and football are leading the way as Minneapolis runs head-first into autumn with plenty of arts, active living and tasty spots that show off the city's diverse offerings from its downtown core to its neighborhoods. This Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up offers highlights of what's new in Minneapolis this season. Minneapolis Institute of Art and 'Egypt's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Beer, Bicycle, Civil War, Coffee, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Egypt, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Journey, Markets, Mediterranean, Minnesota, Music, Restaurants, Scuba Diving

What’s New in Minneapolis – Summer 2018

August 10, 2018 by Dave1 Comment

Minneapolis – Summer time in Minneapolis is festivals, concerts, biking, dining on patios, the X Games, riverfront fireworks and so much more. It’s also a booming time for new museums, water taxis and even axe throwing in this six-time #1 Park System in the U.S. winner. With this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here are highlights of what’s new in Minneapolis and the surrounding area this summer: Bell Museum The Bell Museum, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bicycle, Cruising, Drinking, Festival, Fireworks, Food and Wine, History, Korea, Markets, Minnesota, Mississippi, Museum, Natural History, Taxi, Walking tour, Wildlife

Alaska: Wilderness Unbound

June 30, 2017 by Matthew Writer2 Comments

Alaska is absurd. Bears, moose, mammoth mountains, soaring pines, jagged peaks, water streaming past boulders, surging down valleys, crashing against sand. We started in South Dakota, attending a wedding in the Black Hills the weekend prior to departure. This was July of 2014. On Sunday, we drove to Denver, hopping an Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle, using two companion certificates. Our departure from Seattle to Anchorage was delayed. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Alaska, Animal Rescue, Bridges, Bus Travel, Cell Phone, Coffee, Denali, Dessert, Drinking, Fishing, Glacier, Ice Cream, Journey, Minnesota, Mountain Climbing, National Geographic, National Park, Pizza, Restaurants

My Travel Health App

June 11, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Rashid Fehmi, the CEO of Minnesota based Travel Health and Wellness LLC recently contacted me to review a traveler's health app that he has been an integral part of creating. Once the app is downloaded and installed you choose from seven primary informational based categories - organized by the major continents and regions of the world. Theme travel is one of the categories and provides health information relating to niche type travels … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology Reviews · Tagged: Africa, Cruising, Minnesota, Passport, Scuba Diving, Travel Insurance, Vaccination, Visa

Ice-Covered Lake – Freezin’ for a Reason, Big Bear, CA

February 3, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

A Plunge into Big Bear Lake’s Frigid Water Benefits Special Olympics Big Bear Lake, Calif. February 3, 2016 – Today, the water temperature for Big Bear Lake is 34 degrees Fahrenheit, just two degrees from freezing. A sheet of ice covers most of the lake, making it unbearable for any human being to withstand. However, a group of courageous individuals will take a plunge into the frigid water on Saturday, March 5 to raise funds to benefit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Big Bear, California, Canada, Caves, Disneyland, Food and Wine, Minnesota, Music, Sports, Village

Travel Media Showcase & Lake Charles, LA

September 5, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travel Media Showcase is an annual industry event focusing on the USA domestic market, pairing representatives from mostly small to medium sized regions with a variety of journalists. Travel shows for the industry such as this one are a great way for journalists to make personal contact with destinations and brands - learn about some of the latest activities and attractions in each region and help coordinate future visits. This show was TMS's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, California, Casino, Crawdad, Culture, Drinking, Farming, Florida, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, Hiking, History, Louisiana, Minnesota, Music, New Orleans

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