Another great week of travel reads, covering topics both serious and fun.  Take a read at these great posts, and see if you agree.
The Edinburgh Guide – Although it has been called Auld Reekie, it never meant smelly until now.
Wisebread – Good tips for finding free wi-fi at airports.  Unfortunately, some of these means are getting encrypted and/or shut down, but it’s a great starting point.  And why, oh why, can’t there just be free wi-fi at the airport?!
Concierge – From Conde Nast Traveler comes this great guide to tipping around the world.  Read it, print it out for …read more

Last week I wrote about things to do in Denver (besides the Democratic National Convention0), and this week the country turns its attention to the Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minneapolis.
While I’m a little less familiar with Saint Paul, I’ve still spent some time in the area.  I still have a few things left to do and see on this list, but here are my Saint Paul list of suggestions:

Check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, across from the RiverCentre.  It is surrounded by parks and walkways, and is a wonderful spot to learn and to relax. …read more