Plan one perfect day in Mason City, Iowa—tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s last remaining hotel, wander prairie‑school architecture, and savor classic Midwestern charm.
From hesitation in the jungle to revelation in the Andes, my first international trip cracked my childhood wide open and sparked a lifelong love for the wild unknown.
Cuba was a travel disaster: lost friends, mystery buses, and an airport incident I’ll never forget—but also full of wild beauty and real adventure.