Editor’s Note: I wrote this post way back in 2012 for a now-defunct website, but I recently found it in my archive and thought it might be a good time to share it. Upon review, only two places originally in this story have closed in the decade-plus period, so you know they’re worth the visit. […]
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How to Spend a Weekend in Victoria, Canada
I’m finally starting to claw my way out of the long list of posts I’ve never gotten around to writing. In fall 2023, I traveled to Vancouver for a conference and spent a few extra days on a post-trip to Vancouver Island. The capital city, Victoria, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever […]
Caroline in the City Guide to Oklahoma City
Before European settlement, the area that is now Oklahoma City was home to Native American tribes, including the Apache, Comanche, and Wichita. In the 1830s, as part of the Indian Removal Act, several tribes from the southeastern U.S. were forcibly relocated to what became known as Indian Territory. Oklahoma City was officially founded on April […]
The Best Souvenirs for Travelers to Japan
I haven’t been able to get a blog post out for a while because of pressing work, but since I just got back from Japan, I wanted to share a brief update. It was a fast-paced trip, only three full days on the ground, but I was able to visit several shops and markets. Shopping […]
