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BRAVA Magazine • 10th July 2025

Off the Eaten Path | BRAVA Magazine

Our city has a great food and drink scene, but with new places opening each year, it can be easy to overlook some of the city’s hidden gems — those bars and eateries you may have forgotten about or never discovered. Here are a few of Madison’s spots that deserve a little extra recognition.

Minnesota Meetings + Events • 3rd January 2024

St. Paul Is a Gem on the Mississippi

Situated along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River lies St. Paul, one of Minnesota’s oldest cities and the state’s capital. It is the smaller, cozier twin to neighboring Minneapolis and, together, the two make up the Twin Cities.

Green Matters • 31st October 2023

Suspended in History: The Fascinating Story Behind Sagada's Hanging Coffins

For generations, members of the Igorot tribe in Sagada, Philippines, have been laying their loved ones to rest in coffins hung off the side of a mountain. This ancient tradition has continued into the 2000s but was stopped in 2010. Let’s explore what makes the hanging coffins of Sagada so fascinating and what you need to know to visit the area.

Green Matters • 24th October 2023

Viral Video of Tourists on Grand Prismatic Spring Sparks Conversation About Spring Safety

National Park Service officials can tell tourists the rules of visiting Yellowstone until they are blue in the face, but there are still people who aren’t going to listen. Tourists who refuse to abide by the rules endanger wildlife and themselves. Some people have received high fines, jail time, and even death, all for the sake of an Instagram photo or video.

Green Matters • 9th October 2023

Savannah's Spookiest Stays: 4 Haunted Hotels That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

Savannah, Ga. is considered one of the most haunted cities in the U.S. Taking a ghost tour of the spooky sights is a must when you visit this Southern city, which is actually the oldest city in the state Georgia.

Green Matters • 6th October 2023

These Are the Witchiest, Most Haunted Hotels in Salem, Mass.

In 1692, a group of 19 people and two dogs were executed in Salem, MA, after being accused of witchcraft. The Salem witch trials are known as the deadliest witch hunt in colonial times, and many people now visit the Massachusetts city to learn more about this dark part of U.S. history.

Green Matters • 5th October 2023

Check Out the Most Haunted Hotels in New Orleans

Around Halloween, if you don’t have kids to take trick-or-treating or are not crazy about costumes, you may want to take a spooky adventure and stay with the spirits in a haunted hotel. New Orleans is probably one of the best cities in the U.S. to find a haunted hotel. The city has many haunted hotels, most of which are located in the French Quarter. Here is our list of five supposedly haunted hotels in New Orleans.

Minnesota Meetings + Events • 2nd October 2023

Cheer-Worthy Venues

Sports stadiums provide an unconventional option for holding meetings and events that attendees will enjoy regardless of whether they’re big sports fans or not. Minnesota has several sports facilities that rent out their spaces for corporate events, so planners can get creative with their choices.

Minnesota Meetings + Events • 29th September 2023

North of Normal in Fargo-Moorhead

If you’re looking for someplace different to hold your meeting or event, consider Fargo-Moorhead, an area along the border where Minnesota meets North Dakota. The Fargo-Moorhead region prides itself on being beyond what you normally find in other locales. “Fargo is a place that transcends typical. It’s off the beaten path and a little quirky. We like to call it ‘north of normal,’” says Mallari Ackerman, director of sales for the Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Green Matters • 5th September 2023

The Dark Side of the Mother Road: Why Route 66 Can Be Dangerous

A road trip is a great way to travel the country and experience different sites. The origins of the road trip started with Route 66, a 2,448-mile stretch of road that begins in Chicago, Ill., and ends in Santa Monica, Calif.

Illinois Meetings + Events • 1st August 2023

Slam Dunk Meetings

Sports stadiums are more than just a place to watch your favorite baseball, basketball, football, or hockey teams play. They can also be used for events, concerts, trade shows, and meetings. By diversifying the use of space, stadiums and arenas earn business in the offseason. For attendees, meetings at sports facilities can provide an exciting behind-the-scenes look otherwise not accessible during a game. If you’re looking for a unique space for your meeting, several sports venues around the sta

Illinois Meetings + Events • 28th July 2023

Soak Up the Sun in Lake Geneva

Residents of Chicago have been vacationing in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, since the late 1800s. Located on the northeast shore of Geneva Lake, the area became known as the “Newport of the West” for its palatial mansions and lavish summer homes that were built along the lakeshore by wealthy Chicago families. Today, Lake Geneva is still a popular summer playground for Illinois residents looking to soak up the sun, go boating, or hit one of the nearby golf courses.

Location: Lake Geneva in southeaster

Green Matters • 26th June 2023

Did You Know the World's Largest Pyramid Is in Mexico? Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula

When talking about pyramids, most people think about Egypt's gorgeous (and numerous) monuments. But the world’s largest pyramid isn’t in Egypt—it's in Cholula, Mexico! In total volume, the Great Pyramid of Cholula is almost twice the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, but not quite as tall.

Green Matters • 6th June 2023

Pedal Power: Austin's Top Bike Trails for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Austin is a hotspot that many people, including Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, choose to call home. Besides the great restaurants, vibrant downtown, and various live music venues, Austin offers outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

Here are five of the best Austin bike trails to check out if you live in the area or are just visiting.

The 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail loops around Lady Bird Lake in the heart of Austin. This easy trail offers great views of the Austin City sk

Market Realist • 4th November 2022

Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees If You're Traveling Abroad

You’re packing your bags for a trip to Europe and wondering how you’ll pay for things when you get there. Although it's wise to have a little cash in Euros in your pocket, you can get by using a credit card. If you’re traveling to a larger city like Paris, Lisbon, or Madrid, you’ll find that credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. However, you should be careful with what credit card you use. You want to use a card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees.

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