There’s no better place than the Minnesota State Fair to get a feel for what Minnesota is all about. The “Great Minnesota Get-Together” draws over 1.5 million attendees every year and is the largest 12-day fair in North America. The annual celebration features endless games and rides, animal exhibits, and over 400 free concerts. The fair celebrates everything that is special about Minnesota. If you’re looking for an experience you won’t find anywhere else, visit the North Woods area to see lumberjack and stunt dogs performances, and make sure to catch the State Fair Parade at 2pm every day. Popular musical artists visit the Grandstand each year to play to sold-out crowds. Food is also a highlight of the State Fair; past culinary innovations included SPAM sushi, deep fried grilled cheese bites, and a Reuben pickle dog!

A day trip to Kotor from Tivat is an easy and rewarding escape. Just a short drive (or boat ride) around the bay, and you’re stepping into a town that feels like it’s been frozen in time. The old town’s winding streets and crumbling walls are the perfect backdrop for getting lost, popping into quirky cafés, and exploring hidden corners. Don’t miss the climb up to the fortress — though it’s a bit of a hike, the view from the top is totally worth it.

Originally built in the 13th century and restored several times throughout the years, Borj El Kebir is an ancient castle overlooking the Houmt Souk region. It is the largest and best-preserved local castle. On a sunny day, you can take a hike up the hill and enjoy a great view of the harbour.

The Palácio de Estói, situated in the town of Estói (just north of Faro) is a Rococo style private palace built in the second half of the 19th-century. This miniature version of the King’s palace in Queluz, on the outskirts of Lisbon, is surrounded by relaxing public gardens. In Milreu, just outside the palace, you will come across the Algarve Roman remains.