Nordic Roots: A Journey to the Ancestral Homeland
My grandfather, Hans Kragseth, arrived in Two Harbors from Hakallestranda, Norway, in 1910. There to greet him were two of his seven siblings who had emigrated...
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Where in the World is Daniel Greysolon?
I’m fascinated by place names, so I looked into the history of our town soon after we moved to Duluth. The first European to pass...
Hiking the Inca Trail
The author [right] and her husband Matt reach Machu Picchu after a four-day hike. | MICAELLA PENNING We had just crested Dead Woman’s Pass, Warmi Wañusqa, at...
The Hanoi Hug Taxi
A xe ôm driver naps in Hanoi. | HOUSETOLAOS.COM By Micaella Penning Amidst the whine and whir of the Hanoi traffic, small motorbikes carry propane...
Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island
Drive the Cabot Trail scenic highway and it is easy to see why Cape Breton Island has been ranked No. 1 on the list of...
The Wilds of Northern Cambodia
By Micaella Penning Nara pulled the car over on the side of a narrow road and got out to stare up into the sky. With...
To the Summit of Volcan Baru
Story and photos by Kate Watson It was a normal hike. A rocky path leading uphill. Dense forest on either side of the trail. Unknown...
Canada’s Victoria, B.C.
A City with a Traditional Yet Funky Soul I’ve been asked over the years what is my favourite Canadian city. While there’s quite a few...