Perceptive Travel Blog

Sharing stories of the north, the north as in the Great Lakes and Minnesota regions of the US, the Ashinaabe and Objibwe First Nations of the regions, the traditions from Scandinavian countries many who came to settle there brought with them, and stories inspired by the natural landscape: that is what North House Folk School does. Interested in learning how to sail on Lake Su...

Very few tourists who visit Thailand choose to get around by rental car. Many are on organized tours that travel by bus, while independent travelers use the extensive train, bus, and ferry system to get around the country for a reasonable price. Some areas are a lot easier to reach with your own wheels though. Car rental in Thailand makes a lot of sense if you want control ov...

The Edinburgh Fringe 2026 is in full swing, filling the city with 4,000 performers putting on nearly 60,000 performances over 25 days. While the Fringe is the largest art festival in the world, it’s only one of several overlapping festivals in Edinburgh throughout August. While the crowds are massive, there’s a noticeable difference from previous years. Here’s a synopsis. Old...

(Part of the Austin Rocks series of posts by a local about things to do and see in Austin, Texas) As author Thomas Wolfe said, “You can’t go home again,” and that is certainly true in Austin, Texas, where explosive growth has changed the city’s skyline and population. That’s especially true in East Austin, where my father was born and raised, and where I used to ride my bike ...

Autumn.  It’s true that climate change is altering what may be expected with temperature, rainfall, and other aspects of life. It is also still true that autumn offers travel intriguing experiences. Old favorites seen in new ways, places you’d never thought of visiting, festivals and celebrations, seasonal foods. all sorts of experiences. Where have you most enjoyed autumn tr...