2.20.25

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Last week, while in La Paz, Mexico, I met two women on the bus to Playa Balandra, a beach that’s famous for its shallow turquoise waters. Bérangère (a 70-year-old from the south of France), Natalia (a 23-year-old from Mexico City), and I struck up an unlikely friendship: Three generations, three countries, and three languages. Yet we spent the day talking and laughing in a blend of all three. At one point, someone on the beach asked how we knew each other, noting that we could be a grandmother, mother, and daughter. It was a fleeting but special connection, the kind that makes travel so magical. The best part is that these moments aren't limited to farflung destinations. Whether a distillery in Missouri, a nearby national park, or an odd roadside attraction in the Midwest (all featured in this newsletter), they can happen anywhere. Safe travels!

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Travel News You Can Use

Celebrating 100 Years

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is celebrating a century. Festivities include the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse exhibit kicking off its national tour in Indianapolis (running from February 22–August 1), as well as Afrofuturism in Costume Design (opening March 22), which includes more than 60 costumes from Academy Award winner Ruth E. Carter.

Contemporary Art in Chicago

Expo Chicago returns to Navy Pier's Festival Hall April 24–27. This four-day art fair will include panel discussions with curators and art directors. There will be on-site installations and public art initiatives. Tickets are available online.

Learn about Argentina in Hermann

Bar Vine Wine & Spirits in Hermann is hosting a two-day event that will explore Argentinian wines. Guests can sample six different wines, paired with curated charcuterie. Tickets are available for Tuesday, Wednesday, or both evenings.

5 quirky attractions to visit in the Midwest

Looking for a memorable stop on your next trip? Consider these unusual places.

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A MESSAGE FROM WEST PLAINS TOURISM

Explore West Plains, Missouri and discover family fun in the beautiful Ozarks

With West Plains as your hub, plan day trips to venture out to historic water mills, crystal clear rivers and springs, and hiking and biking trails.

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Midwest monuments, national parks, and lakeshores

You don’t have to travel far to see some breathtaking sights.

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A guide to some of Missouri's top distilleries

Where to find some of the most popular locally distilled bourbon, whiskey, gin, and more

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THE 314 PODCAST

How can Missouri curb crime? Hear Jay Nixon's idea

Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon joins The 314 Podcast to discuss the state's challenges. Tune in to hear his ideas.

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