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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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    12 Must See Twin Cities Holiday Light Displays for 2020

    Kristen Glazer / December 2, 2020

    Visit the Best Twin Cities Holiday Light Displays One of my favorite things about the holidays is the beautiful light displays around town. Whether it’s someone’s home or a massive light show, I’m…

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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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  • how to make hard cider from apples

    Learning How to Make Hard Cider from Apples

    Kristen Glazer / November 18, 2020

    Making Hard Cider from Apples is Becoming Very Popular in the Twin Cities The cider making industry in Minnesota is just over eight years old, and it’s growing in popularity. More people are…

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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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    Top 5 Best Places to Visit in Winter in Minnesota

    Kristen Glazer / November 12, 2020

    Photo by Vincent Ledvina The Best Minnesota Towns to Visit During Winter Just because the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter, doesn’t mean our fun has to stop. One…

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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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  • things to do in northeast minneapolis

    What to Do in Northeast Minneapolis for the Day

    Kristen Glazer / November 3, 2020

    Wondering What to Do in Northeast Minneapolis? Northeast Minneapolis is one of my favorite neighborhoods in all of Minnesota. It’s lively and vibrant and it’s one of the best places to go on…

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  • 37 Covid Safe Outdoor Winter Activities in Minnesota

    Kristen Glazer / October 28, 2020

    How to Safely Have Fun During a COVID-19 Winter Winter came early this year with record breaking snow in the middle of October! As the temperatures drop and COVID cases continue to rise, many…

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  • Northeast Minneapolis new Restaurant

    Surdyk’s Opens New Restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis

    Kristen Glazer / October 27, 2020

    Sidebar: New Restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis Surdyk’s first opened in 1934 shortly after prohibition ended as a place to buy wine and snacks. Overtime, this little gem has evolved in to a special food…

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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.

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