The Kindness of Strangers: Syria
Much is being said about the Syrian refugees and whether the United States (and other countries) should be taking them in.
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Articles
Mile of Music: Appleton Wisconsin’s Fabulous Festival
Cory Chisel, co-founder of Mile of Music I am strolling down the street on a warm mid-summer’s night, my steps
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Walking Through Yangon’s Colonial Past
Colonial Architecture in Yangon, Myanmar I wander through the streets of Yangon, past men and women still wearing the traditional
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Women as Dervishes in Turkey
Right away the observer notices there is something not quite normal about this whirling dervish group. Two of the members
Read MoreHue: Vietnam’s Imperial City
Huế is pronounced “hway” with a sort of rising tone that may sound like someone asking for clarification: hway? Gentle and
Read MoreDuluth: A Superior Beer Town
The Gateway to Minnesota’s North Shore, Duluth is no stranger to tourism, but recently its reputation for craft beer is
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Get Your Ghost On in Wisconsin
Years ago, a group of friends and I ventured out at midnight to an old half-collapsed farmhouse deep in the
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The World’s Oldest Temple: Göbekli Tepe in Turkey
If you thought Stonehenge was old and fascinating, prepare yourself to be wowed by a place only a few archaeological
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Merengue: The Rhythm and Soul of Dominican Republic
Photo by Perico Ripiao Hips sway. The rhythm is fast, the beat is steady and even. The partners whirl each
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Beyond Petra: Jordan’s Other Treasures
If Jordan had a calling card in the tourism industry, it would most likely be The Treasury. The rosy-colored,
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Guatemala Volcano Hike: There’s Something About Maria
Towering proudly over the Quetzaltenango basin in the highlands of Guatemala is nature’s perfect cone. Santa Maria, a now dormant
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Learning Modern Turkish
We called it the Grammar Wall. It started with a single piece of paper taped to the center of the
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Ayutthaya: The Ruins of Thailand’s Former Capital
Before Bangkok, there was Ayutthaya, a stately capital of an empire, and one of the largest cities in the world
Read MoreAlbuquerque: Any Way You Slice It
I’m soaring over the treetops and dogs are coming out on backyard patios to growl up at the fiery roar
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Prague Day Trip: The Bone Church of Sedlec and Kutna Hora
(See the full Sedlec Bone Church photo gallery) Many travelers know of a place in the Czech Republic called “The
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Istanbul: My Favorite City
Perched on two continents and built on layers of empires and history, Istanbul invites travelers to exploration. The city once
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The Dancing Cone: Turkish Ice Cream
It’s not often in life that your dessert comes with a live performance. But in Turkey you should expect some
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Visiting the Dead Sea in Israel
My friends and I pull over to the side of the road where a sign shows a single black line
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Wisconsin’s Little Boundary Waters: Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
I am looking down on a waxing pre-dawn moon, clear and unshimmering in the waters off the edge of this
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Chilling in Style in Milwaukee: The Iron Horse Hotel
When I first wrote about Milwaukee’s superb boutique property, the Iron Horse Hotel, the paint hadn’t even dried yet and
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