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The Magic of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin: Editor’s Pick

Legend has it, the water in Elkhart Lake is rather magical, with healing properties. We think that might be true of the lake and the entire village.

Don’t Miss These Restaurants in Vicksburg MS

Sometimes you visit a restaurant and you just love it. But you return again and it's just not up to snuff. Fortunately, that was not the case for writer Debi Lander who got to make a return trip to Vicksburg, Mississippi, back to two restaurants that had...

Best Places to Go in Door County: Editor’s Pick

Once you’ve been to Door County, Wisconsin, you start dreaming of when you can return. Surrounded with water, with one charming village after another, a rich past, and varied present, there’s just so much to do and take in. A return trip for me meant visiting...

Jeppson’s Malört – A Brief Education

Much maligned, Malört is the stuff of legends. Writer, and cocktail specialist, Carrie Dow returns with the story behind the Chicago icon, Jeppson’s Malört. Jeppson’s Malört: Chicago’s prodigal spirit returns For Medicinal Purposes Only The year...

8 Cincinnati Comfort Food Specialties

To learn what food Cincinnati is known for, look no further than Cincinnati comfort food specialties.

Farm to Fashion in Columbus, Ohio

We don't always think about what goes into the making of our clothing and accessories. But we do think "I love this!" or "It's so comfortable." Both things, along with travel, agritourism, and artisans come together beautifully in Columbus, in this farm to...

Graeter’s Ice Cream Pushes 150

Learn more about Graeter’s Ice Cream, the Cincinnati, Ohio family business that has been making ice cream for more than 150 years.

Behind the Scenes of the Crane Migration

Get an expert’s take on why the cranes make a stop in Nebraska every year and how they get along while they are there.

Discovering Stockholm Pie

Get to know a tiny pie shop that became a big thing in Wisconsin, Stockholm Pie. Enjoy the recipe they shared too.

Secret Cincinnati

Some cities get all the hype: New York City, San Francisco, Dallas… But how about Cincinnati? With all due respect, do the majority of people put the Ohio city on their travel bucket lists? They should! And this new book, Secret Cincinnati: A Guide to the Weird,...

Get to Know the Cheese of Door County

One expects to eat cheese when in Door County, Wisconsin. The proper timing and methods of cheese curd consumption is practically a religion! Door Artisan Cheese Company is the ideal place for residents and visitors to explore the fine, delicious...

Restaurants to Try in Detroit on a Long Weekend

Detroit's great food scene: ever heard of it? You have now! Welcome travel writer Carole Jacobs to RealFoodTraveler.com with her story about all you can see, do, and the restaurants to try in Detroit on a long weekend. Eat Your Way through Detroit, America’s Hottest...

Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant

Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Door County, Wisconsin has goats on the roof — and Scandi specialties inside. As travel writer Leslie Long tells us, it's oh, so Swedish! There are many beautiful sites to be seen in Door County, Wisconsin. We touched on quite a few...

3 Perfect Days in Door County Wisconsin in the Fall

You have to understand that I live in a landlocked state, Colorado. So when I see the ocean, I get giddy. I love my home state, don’t get me wrong, but seeing something so different is a real treat. Get me to a coast and I’m happy, marveling at the great...

Where to Go Outside Branson – Part 2

In Part 1 of his article, Where to Go Outside Branson, travel writer Rich Grant explained that, although this Missouri town draws nine million people a year for concerts, showboats, shopping and lots of nostalgia, treasures also lie out of town. Rich found so much to...

Where to Go Outside of Branson – Part 1

The Beauty of Branson lies beyond, in the Ozarks. Real Food Traveler writer and photographer, Rich Grant, tells us where to go outside of Branson for nature's bounty. The best way to enjoy a visit to Branson, Missouri, is to get out of town. Not that there’s anything...

3 Places to Get Pickled in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor "is a food-conscious city that embraces a variety of methods for fermentation," explains food and travel writer, Jill Dutton. She takes a closer look at three different perspectives on the subject through the eyes and efforts of local food purveyors and...

Crazy for Missouri Barbecue

In Missouri, barbecue is ever-present. Writer Suzanne Corbett explains why, no matter what side of the state you’re on, they are “Crazy for MO Cue”!

Inside and Outside Things to Do in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, revels in its rich history but celebrates what’s modern, all at the same time, and sometimes in the same place. That means many things to do in St. Louis, perfect for when you're traveling with someone with different tastes than you. That's...

Following the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail

Follow along the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail to learn about America's most famous architect and his home state, Wisconsin. I went to a high school that was designed with heavy inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, but not by the architect himself. Although I knew nothing...

Ann Arbor for Foodies

Ann Arbor, Michigan is not just for football! Ann Arbor is a dream destination for foodies, too! Renowned as the home of prestigious University of Michigan and its rich athletics tradition as a fierce Big Ten competitor, the city also deserves accolades as a big-deal...