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Zadar, Croatia: A beautiful gem on the Dalmatian Coast
Zadar is an underrated gem located along the Dalmatian Coast, along the Adriatic Sea, makes for a perfect home base to explore the region.
Kevin and Roxanne
Feb 28, 20217 min read
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Krka and Plitvice Lakes: Croatia's Amazing National Parks
The national parks in Croatia are truly fantastic, with aqua green water cascading over vegetated slopes, creating memorable waterfalls.
Kevin and Roxanne
Feb 28, 20212 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 6: Exploring Reykjavik
With unique shops, restaurants, vibrant street art, and thriving arts scene, Reykjavik can easily fill a day of site seeing when in Iceland.
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 31, 20205 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 4: Planning Tips for Iceland
We fell in love with this ruggedly beautiful, magical place, despite the massive tourists, limited daylight and high costs of Iceland.
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 26, 20207 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 1: Helsinki Christmas
Two years ago, our daughter Mazzy spent the fall semester studying abroad in Kuopio, Finland. Her classes were to finish just before...
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 10, 20207 min read
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All about Amsterdam: Top Things to Do, See, Eat & Drink
There is so much to do and explore in Amsterdam, it’s hard to know where to start. You really can’t go wrong with just wandering the streets
Kevin and Roxanne
Nov 16, 20208 min read
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Looking back at our first #Travelfar Adventure: a 3-month European Trip - Itinerary
It's been 26 years since Kevin and I took off on our first real big adventure together--- a 3-month trip through Europe
Kevin and Roxanne
Sep 15, 20206 min read
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The Big Bog and Carnivorous Plants in Northern Minnesota
The Big Bog is the largest bog area in the lower 48 states. Home to carnivorous and medicinal plants, the Big Bog boardwalk gives you a peek
Kevin and Roxanne
Sep 6, 20205 min read
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Isle of Luing: One of Scotland's Slate Islands
Luing is a charming little island on the western edge of Scotland and was a wonderful home base for exploring.
Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 23, 20201 min read
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Lake Shetek State Park: Big lake, dark history and packing up early
Lake Shetek is the largest lake in SW Minnesota and makes for a good base to visit Jeffers Petroglyphs and Pipestone National Monument.
Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 10, 20205 min read
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Blue Mounds State Park: Bison, native prairie, quartzite cliffs, and one brave pocket gopher
The abundant prairie wildflowers, the bison herd, and Sioux Quartzite cliffs are a few of the features of this park.
Kevin and Roxanne
Jul 13, 20205 min read
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Mental and Physical Health Break at Afton State Park
Afton State Park is an easy trip from the Twin Cities. Wear your hiking shoes and hit the trails that range from bluffs to prairie.
Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 7, 20203 min read
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Ghost-Quarry along a Wild River: Banning State Park
The park straddles 10 miles of the Kettle River, which has carved out dramatic sandstone rock formations and potholes in the landscape.
Kevin and Roxanne
May 24, 20203 min read
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Cuba: Top Tips and Things to do in Havana
Nothing screams “I’m a tourist” like a ride in an obnoxiously bright colored classic convertible car, but this is a must-do.
Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 6, 202015 min read
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Cuba: Top Tips for a Smooth Trip
If you are a US Citizen, you can legally travel to Cuba under one of eleven approved travel categories.
Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 6, 202010 min read
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Cuba: 9-day trip back in time
Traveling in Cuba is safe, sometimes confusing, challenging, magical, and always rewarding (for us anyway).
Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 5, 20207 min read
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Dreaming of travel amid a global pandemic
We’re never entirely happy unless we’re planning our next trip. We thrive on new adventures both near and far.
Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 2, 20205 min read
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