“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert

I often travel through Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota on business. When I do, I try to visit one or two of the local yarn shops. Over the past several months, I managed to visit almost all of them.  I’ve decided to split this post into two parts (and later I’ll update with the couple I still need […]

I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. – Rosalia de Castro

If you are looking for art in Paris, France, you will easily find it.  Although Paris is known as the “City of Light,” it could be just as well called the “City of Art.” With no less than eight major art museums and several minor ones, Paris has art to please almost anyone. Paris Art Museums […]

“Life is an unfoldment, and the further we travel the more truth we can comprehend. To understand the things that are at our door is the best preparation for understanding those that lie beyond.”  – Hypatia We may never comprehend everything life brings us, but travel, nonetheless, will bring a portion of understanding.  Ms. Mae

When we travel in the United States, we know what to expect when a holiday rolls around. For example, on the 4th of July, most larger stores and museums are open. It’s wise to call a smaller, local place to check their hours. The majority of restaurants are also open on holidays, although some may […]

“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary