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More than baseball at spring training in Arizona
Pre-game morning stops include a trip to the Wrigley Mansion
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Reading Neruda's Seashells
Did Neruda see his poetry as an exoskeleton that would outlast his own skin? Or did he just think seashells looked nice?
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Ideas for the beloved weekend getaway
Weekend getaways are popular and in Minnesota, there's lots of reasons to love them.
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Looking for a road trip? We have a section that highlights events and destinations within a day's drive.
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Lima: The Next Foodie Destination
Experiencing the smells and tastes of this South American metropolis, one Inkakola at a time
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Innamoratevi
A reflection on Siena as my time here comes to a close.
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Where to find bison, the new national mammal, in Minnesota
Two state parks host herds of the leviathan that has recently been named the national mammal.
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For now, Minnesota driver's licenses OK for air travel
The Department of Homeland Security will provide at least 120 advance notice of any change at airport checkpoints.
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Delta changes pet policy, comfort-plus
Delta Air Lines offers new ways to access comfort, and ship your pet.
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How to survive an Italian dinner
The Italian family dinner, at least at my host home in Siena, is fraught with alimentary challenges. If you join our meal, read this guide first.
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The mothers, the marchers, and me
Here's a riddle for you: Who has a narrow mind, wide eyes, and a wider lens?
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My Italian personality
Very little of my personality comes out in my second language, I think. I have to censor my thoughts down to what I can actually say ...
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Cups, mopeds and conversation
Espresso cups clink in their saucers, mopeds sputter down the alleyways, and scraps of conversation echo off the medieval brick buildings. A little boy shows off by naming all the colors he can see; elsewhere, a young woman angrily digs in her purse for her phone ...
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Unusual Portland: Protect Yourself from An Average Visit
Sights and sounds from the eclectic Pacific Northwest city
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No bluffing, it's beautiful!
A reader shares his favorite autumn drive along Mississippi River bluffs.
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Generally fab: the Marine General Store
An old-fashioned general store makes a nice stop on a fall color drive along the St. Croix River.
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In Zimbabwe, after the death of Cecil the lion
A Minnesota family travels to Zimbabwe shortly after the shooting of Cecil and encounters those who knew the lion well.
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A visit to Cafe du Monde
A small slice of a great city ten years after a devastating natural disaster
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Apple Vacations introduces trips to Cuba
Charter vacation company will begin offering 5- and 7-night itineraries to Cuba.
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Sister Cities Convention Visits Minneapolis in July
Visitors from across the world arrive next month!
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