Amber is a relatively new Rochester transplant, following stints in Florida, China and, most recently, Washington, DC. She is a travel professional with more than 12 years in the tourism and hospitality industries, a passion for adventure and a knack for discovering new restaurants, fun events and unique activities. A Western Wisconsin native, Amber has spent many days exploring the best that this beautiful corner of the Midwest has to offer, whether must-dos like the Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Renaissance Festival, cozy cafes and antique stores or dog-friendly spots with her Boston terrier, Charlie.
For many, a new year means New Year’s resolutions. Some resolve to learn a new skill or reconnect with a once-loved hobby, while others promise to treat their body more...
Along with the festive food and spending time with family and friends checking out a local holiday light display or Christmas market, two of my favorite things to do during...
First held in December 2014, the European Christmas Market in St. Paul is a beloved Minnesota holiday tradition. Now in its 11th year, the acclaimed Christmas market is back, bigger...
For many (me included!), the holidays are the most magical time of the year. Whether decking out my home with cherished decorations, baking up a batch of cookies with family...
Do you know what always puts me in the holiday spirit? Watching a Hallmark Christmas movie. There’s just something about the dreamy snow-covered scenes, with their trees glittering with...
The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family, enjoying festive food and drinks, searching for (and, if you’re lucky, receiving) the perfect gift, and making merry—and...