One thing many people don’t know about me is that I was an anthropology major in college. While my university’s methodology was more of a social and cultural practice than archaeological, it’s something I’ve always…
Wisconsin
If you’re not from the upper Midwest, chances are you may not have heard of a supper club. While the name gives some indication of what you’re in for—a club where you eat, you guessed…
When it comes to finding a place to stay while traveling, we can be a little all over the map. From budget options to boutique hotels and Airbnbs to bed and breakfasts, we typically end…
Disclosure: As part of my ticket to the Women in Travel Summit, I received a free admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum courtesy of Visit Milwaukee. However, all opinions are my own. When it comes to motorcycles, my…
On a number of trips from Des Moines to Wisconsin and back again, I’ve noticed highway signs encouraging me to “take the Trollway through Mount Horeb.” It wasn’t until recently that I heeded their urging…
Disclosure: We received free tickets for Gothic Milwaukee‘s classic historic walking tour. However, all opinions are my own. When it comes to ghostly phenomenon and spooky attractions, I’m a pretty big baby. So when some…
Disclosure: As part of my ticket to the Women in Travel Summit, I received a free tour of Lakefront Brewery courtesy of Visit Milwaukee. However, all opinions are my own. If you ask pretty much any random…
Working in a contemporary art museum means I spend a lot of time surrounded by art. So it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that when I travel I often seek out arts and…
One Fine Day is a series inspired by my favorite now-defunct Chicago Tribune column of the same title. The posts in this series are short, sweet, sometimes themed, and always a charming snapshot of a…
I have vague memories of visiting the Jelly Belly Warehouse with my Girl Scout troop as a seven year old. But for the most part, the experience is a sugar-filled haze. So when I made plans…