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  • Minnesota Adventures
  • USA Adventures
  • Travel Stories & Resources
  • Essential Gear
  • In the News
  • Disclaimer
  • Traveling More Often

    5 Tips for Traveling More Often in 2021

    Kristen Glazer / January 1, 2021

    How to Travel More Often This Year 2020 was a difficult year, filled with change, uncertainty, and loss. One thing many of us lost last year was the freedom to travel. So many…

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    My Experience Flying During the Covid-19 Pandemic

    Kristen Glazer / December 17, 2020

    Flying Delta During Covid-19 I recently had my first experience flying for the first time in almost a year. Flying during the Covid-19 pandemic was very odd, and it was a bit mentally…

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    Minnesota Winter Survival Guide

    Kristen Glazer / December 9, 2020

    Do Minnesota Winters Deserve Their Bad Reputation? We all know winter in Minnesota can be brutal. With the cloudy gloomy days, the sun setting early and the bitter cold temperatures that come in…

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    10 Great Travel Books To Give You Serious Wanderlust

    Kristen Glazer / November 24, 2020

    Travel Books That Will Inspire The end of the year is a time for lists and roundups. One of the best things a traveler can bring on any journey is a good book,…

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  • Staying Healthy While Traveling in Winter

    7 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling This Winter

    Kristen Glazer / November 15, 2020

    Stay Healthy and Safe When Traveling Many of us are starting to think about our holiday travel plans, and I’m no exception. I just booked a flight to New York for Christmas. As…

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    2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers

    Kristen Glazer / November 6, 2020

    2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers After years of traveling and living abroad, I’ve put together a list of my go-to essential travel gear. These are all products I have purchased and use…

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  • How Study Abroad Changed My Life

    How Study Abroad Changed My Life

    Kristen Glazer / October 7, 2020

    2020 Has Been a Year Marked by Loss 2020 has been a completely unprecedented year met with tremendous loss in some capacity for nearly everyone. Whether it be losing a job, having a…

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About Me

Expedition Kristen

Hi! I’m Kristen – a Minnesota-based travel writer. I love exploring Minnesota and all it has to offer. You can usually find me checking out Minnesota’s hidden gems by hiking, kayaking, and scouting out dog-friendly breweries and trails.

I hope to inspire you to explore Minnesota and plan your next adventure. Follow me on Instagram and subscribe to my newsletter so we can stay connected!

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Recent Posts

  • Winter Things to Do in Mankato, Minnesota
  • 80+ Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Minnesota
  • Romantic Things to Do in the Twin Cities
  • Best Winter Things to Do in Stillwater, Minnesota
  • A Duluth Winter Weekend Getaway
  • What Makes Madison, Wisconsin So Special?
  • 12 Great Twin Cities Parks for Cross Country Skiing
  • 5 Tips for Traveling More Often in 2021
  • My Experience Flying During the Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Hiking and Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
  • Minnesota Winter Survival Guide
  • 12 Must See Twin Cities Holiday Light Displays for 2020
  • 10 Great Travel Books To Give You Serious Wanderlust
  • Learning How to Make Hard Cider from Apples
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