A Guide to Northern Minnesota’s Mining Towns
Northern Minnesota is full of towns with a rich history of mining– Hibbing, Virginia, Chisholm, all part of the Mesabi Iron Range. A book excerpt.
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Summer Travel Gear You’ll Want to Own
Summer time is beach time! Here are some great products we’ve just received that we’ll be taking with us to the beach, and on vacation. We’re also including a few items for photography and general travel use. If you have a product you’d like us to review, contact us! Blast…
In the Sharing Economy, Sometimes You Get More for Less
The Sharing Economy is Growing for the Middle Class, says a new Survey By Max Hartshorne I toured a hotel recently on a resort island in Croatia. The amenities were top shelf–this was a five-star property–and we passed a room with an enormous marble tub, a remarkable view of the crystal…
Fly With the Right Travel Pillow
Sleeping sitting upright is a pain in the neck! These travel pillow solutions may help you–the J-Pillow, NodPod, JetComfy, Cloudz travel pillows.
Modobag: 1 Amazing Rideable Suitcase
Instead of carrying heavy luggage, modobag makes luggage you can RIDE.
Electric Ghosts of Pachamama
Electric Ghosts of Pachamama is a fascinating collection of true stories about love, exploration and myth in Latin America.
The Sound of Good Fat: Macadamia Nuts in Guatemala
In Darrin Duford’s new book Breakfast for Alligators, he visits an organic macadamia nut farm in rural Guatemala to see how the healthy nut crop is grown
Songs to an African Sunset: Zimbabwe Book Excerpt
Songs to an African Sunset is a sweeping collection of tales from author Sekai Nzenza-Shand about her homeland of Zimbabwe.
Americans Have Trouble Vacationing
When we get away, we bring our work with us By Emily Johnson Who wouldn’t enjoy freeing themselves from a work week to go on vacation? Six in ten Americans agree that it is important for people to go on vacation annually. Despite this large majority, there has been a…
Oh, Florida! America’s Weirdest State
Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country. Craig Pittman proves just how weird – for the good and bad – Florida is.
The Movie Camera Never Lies (Except on Location)
Where movies were filmed will surprise you. This article describes the actual filming locations around the world that are different than you would think.
A Packing Primer: What, What Not to Bring
Packing Guide: Remember You Can Buy it There Too! By GoNOMAD Editors You can buy it there, so no need to lug your whole wardrobe, and other advice Here is some good advice for packing, no matter how long you’re going to be traveling. There is also some advice about…