“IN THE SPOTLIGHT” BLOG

Artisanal Christmas Ornament with the Chicago city scape as a design

Christkindlmarket Chicago 2026 Guide to Illinois’ Authentic German Christmas Markets

The enchanting Christkindlmarket Chicago creates holiday magic and memories infused with the authentic traditions and ...
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St Paul European Christmas Market 2026 Guide to Minnesota’s Holiday Tradition

The St Paul European Christmas Market is a beloved holiday tradition in Saint Paul, Minnesota. ...
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Ceramic mugs at Chriskindl Market in Minneapolis MN

Minneapolis Christkindl Market 2026 Guide to the Twin Cities’ Magical Christmas Market

The enchanting Minneapolis Christkindl Market charms and delights visitors with classic European-inspired Christmas festivities in ...
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Christmas tree and decorations in Lisbons Rossio Square

Christmas in Lisbon 2026 Travel Guide to the Joyful Season

Christmas in Lisbon (Natal em Lisboa) is the joyful season. The Portuguese capital celebrates with ...
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Vienna Maria Theresien Platz Christmas Market copyright Spotlight Sojourns

Viennese Christmas Markets: A Curated Guide to Celebrate Christmas in Vienna 2026

Planning to celebrate Christmas in Vienna? Wunderbar! Viennese Christmas Markets bring time-honored traditions, timeless culture, ...
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A cup of coffee on top of a saucer. Melange coffee in a Traditional Viennese Coffee House in Vienna Austria

Best Cafes in Vienna: The Spotlight Guide to Traditional Viennese Coffee Houses

For more than 200 years, the best cafes in Vienna have blended Austrian cultural heritage ...
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Erie Canal Specialty Coffee: The Spotlight Guide to Best Coffee Shops in the Historic Canalway

The Erie Canal specialty coffee scene ranks among the unexpected and unique experiences to discover ...
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Confluence of Mohawk and Hudson rivers at lock E2 the beginning of the Erie Canal at sunset

Erie Canal, New York: Travel Guide to an Epic Road Trip Along the Legendary Waterway

The legendary Erie Canal is a fully Navigable National Historic Landmark across New York State. ...
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Stella Niagara preserve with trees starting to bloom, tall grass covers the foreground in front of a small white isolated church, the turquoise waters of the mighty Niagara River flow past, and a motor boat skims the water

Lewiston, New York: Travel Guide to the Historic Hidden Gem on the Niagara River

Travel off the beaten path in New York State to Lewiston, the beautiful and historic ...
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Coffee Shops in Saint Paul: The Spotlight Guide to Specialty Coffee in Minnesota’s Capital

The best coffee shops in Saint Paul, Minnesota, craft specialty coffee with care, create stylish ...
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Best Coffee Shops in Chicago, Illinois: The Spotlight Guide to Famous Shops and Favorite Cafes

Wondering where to find the best coffee shops in Chicago, Illinois? If you're seeking artisanal ...
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Best Coffee in Minneapolis: The Spotlight Guide to Cool Coffee Shops and Chic Cafes

The best coffee in Minneapolis combines the craft of specialty coffee with cool cafe designs ...
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Woman standing at water edge pondering the landscape, with white-pink sand and a green turqoise sea

One Word Resolutions and Your New Year Resolutions Essay

Do you ever see those "one word for the year" captions and posts on social ...
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Lush green island in the middle of a deep blue sea with mountains in the background. This is Pontikonisi The Legendary 'Mouse' Island in Corfu, Greece

Pontikonisi, the Legendary Mouse Island, Corfu

Let's discover Pontikonisi, the lovely little islet fondly named Mouse Island, Corfu, and its legendary ...
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An open green wrought-iron gate with gold Greek lettering spelling 'ΑΧΙΛΛΕΙΟΝ' leading along a paved pathway toward the white Achilleion Palace in Corfu, Greece.

The Achilleion Palace: Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s Villa in Corfu, Greece

Once upon a time in the late 19th century, Empress Elisabeth of Austria created a ...
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