Bemidji, Minnesota: A Northwoods Gem

Bemidji, Minnesota, home of Paul Bunyan and Babe, his blue ox, is a quiet, outdoorsy town in the Northwoods of Minnesota. Though it is a playground for those who love the outdoors, it is also home to a quaint bed and breakfast, Lake Bemidji Bed and Breakfast (click here for more info), and has a…

Trip Planning 101: Deciding Who to Travel With

Last week, we talked about the first and most important step of planning a trip: deciding where to go. But, after that comes another huge (maybe more important?) step… who you are going to travel with!? Let’s face it, who you’re with on your travels can make or break your entire experience, so you better…

7 Tips On Taking Your Dog On A Road Trip

Ever wanted to take your dog on a road trip?  While the idea sounds like fun, it can also be challenging. In fact, most dogs don’t do well just sitting in the car for much of the day. Or, they can get scared of having to ride in a car for long periods of time.…

Road Trips: Why They’re So Great & How to Plan an Epic One

Ever since the first coast-to-coast highway was built in America in 1913, it became a fascination for people all around the country to hop in a car and drive to the unknown, the modern-day road trips were born. At first, the open road became symbolic of the transportation advancements of the early 21st century. Cars…

6 Reasons to Visit Stillwater, Minnesota

With Minnesota being our Place of the Month for July, we are super lucky to have some locals from our own community to contribute their knowledge! Today’s post comes from the lovely Wunmi & Sophia of Thrifty with a Compass. Enjoy! As primarily midwest travel bloggers, we love sharing about local finds that are too…

7 Questions to Help Answer: Where to Take Your Next Trip?

Ready to take your next trip, but struggling with where to go? We feel you. The world is so big and there are so many places to see. Even as experienced travelers, we find ourselves struggling with where to go next ALL. THE. TIME. Sometimes, we get the urge to revisit places we’ve already been…