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A mural of a woman dressed in traditional attire holds a large paintbrush. The artwork features bold reds and blacks against a grayscale background.
A mural of a woman dressed in traditional attire holds a large paintbrush. The artwork features bold reds and blacks against a grayscale background.

RiNo Art District

August 15, 2026
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DENVER, CO :: We ventured into Denver’s RiNo Art District to wander the alleys and check out the vibrant street art. RiNo grew out of an old industrial neighborhood, where...

Colorful mural on the exterior of STRAAT Museum in Toronto. Street art and graffiti adorn the building's facade.
Colorful mural on the exterior of STRAAT Museum in Toronto. Street art and graffiti adorn the building's facade.

STRAAT Museum

May 5, 2026
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STRAAT, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: One last post from our amazing first trip to Amsterdam! We loved it! Our final stop was STRAAT Museum, over at the old NDSM shipyard. Getting...

The exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring its iconic red-brick facade and distinctive towers under a cloudy sky.
The exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring its iconic red-brick facade and distinctive towers under a cloudy sky.

Rijksmuseum

May 5, 2026
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RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: Our last day in Amsterdam was rainy, so that meant it was a museum and sauna day! Started at the Rijksmuseum, which is an impressive...

Visitors standing inside a large metal bird sculpture on a coastal promenade. The structure is set against a backdrop of clear blue sky and ocean.
Visitors standing inside a large metal bird sculpture on a coastal promenade. The structure is set against a backdrop of clear blue sky and ocean.

Reykjavík, Iceland

July 23, 2024
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REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND :: We kicked off my sabbatical in Reykjavik! The grandparents didn’t survive the jet lag, but Kristie and the kiddos pressed on after our long red...

Two travelers standing beside the historic Lavaaca landmark sign on a cozy street in Galveston, Texas.
Two travelers standing beside the historic Lavaaca landmark sign on a cozy street in Galveston, Texas.

Lavaca, San Antonio

April 13, 2024
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LAVACA, SAN ANTONIO, TX :: Almost a year in advance of the eclipse, we managed to reserve a 113 year-old house with a pool in the Lavaca Historic District of...

Detailed chalk artwork of angel wings on a dark wall in Nashville Gulch. A traveler poses beside the stunning public art.
Detailed chalk artwork of angel wings on a dark wall in Nashville Gulch. A traveler poses beside the stunning public art.

Nashville, Tennessee

October 8, 2022
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NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 1: Kristie had a conference in Music City, and I decided to tag along. Some highlights from our first day include murals in The...

Leake Street Tunnel

June 28, 2022
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LEAKE STREET TUNNEL, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM :: We enjoyed walking through Leake Street Tunnel near Waterloo and taking a closer look at the layers of colorful street art covering...

A metal spiral sculpture on a forest floor with a child standing nearby on a sunny day.
A metal spiral sculpture on a forest floor with a child standing nearby on a sunny day.

San Juan Sculpture Garden

April 22, 2021
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SAN JUAN ISLANDS SCULPTURE PARK, ROCHE HARBOR, WA :: The San Juan Islands Sculpture Garden has significantly expanded its collection since Kristie and I last visited over ten...

Thanksgiving in Vancouver, BC

December 8, 2016
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VANCOUVER, CANADA :: We spent Thanksgiving exploring Vancouver’s waterfront, public art, and rainy streets, bundled up and happy to wander. ✖ 10207548698412711...

A tabby cat with striking green eyes peers through vibrant lush foliage in a serene outdoor setting.
A tabby cat with striking green eyes peers through vibrant lush foliage in a serene outdoor setting.

Susan’s WSU Graduation

May 8, 2004
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA :: Mom, Dad, Kristie and I made the trip across the state to visit WSU and celebrate my sister’s graduation. Five years ago, I had...

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