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Berlin, Germany
Enjoy art, history, and trying foods from around the world? Berlin would be a perfect place to vacation.

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The United States has so much to explore! There are neat finds in both small towns and larger cities.

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Weekly Journeys

Are you an everyday explorer or curious traveler? I uncover beauty and history hiding in plain sight and share them to your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Discover unexpected places, personal stories, and hidden histories from the U.S. and beyond.

I Finally Understand the Hype About Northern Georgia

A fall road trip with covered bridges, a pretty park, and a cozy café.

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Wandering Through Mile End: Montréal’s Creative Heart

Inspiring street photography and artisan boutiques in Mile End before heading downtown to view contemporary art.

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November in Montréal: From Hochelaga to a Historic Chapel Tower

Snowy strolls, shared meals, and a chapel that tells Montréal’s earliest stories.

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A Walk Along the Erie Canal: Inspired by the Seneca Chief

The surprising history behind New York’s most ambitious waterway.

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Peebles Island: Where Nature Meets History

Exploring a 190-acre park shaped by water, war, and industry.

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History in the Woods: W.E.B. Du Bois’s Great Barrington Roots

A visit to the Great Barrington homesite that tells the story of his remarkable journey.

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Montréal Memories: The Ferris Wheel, a Chapel, and Street Art

La Grande Roue, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, and the artwork that colors the city.

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Touring the Oldest House in Upstate New York: The Bronck Museum of Coxsackie

A journey through 17th-century Dutch heritage, Revolutionary roots, and Hudson Valley charm.

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A Quick Burlington Getaway

Exploring Burlington Vermont’s waterfront, Church Street, and a cruise on Lake Champlain.

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Discovering Vergennes and Lake Champlain’s Maritime Museum

History, heritage, and great food as we took the scenic route to Burlington, Vermont.

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