Purposefully Quiet Travel
Midwesterners know that summer means Michigan. With over 3,000 miles of coastline, there is plenty to do by land and by sea, er...lake. While there is so much to love about the proximity of Southwest Michigan, I also like the quieter, slower, harder to get to places of the state. Last year, my mom ...
When one of my childhood friends invited me to his wedding in Santander, Spain, I was surprised that it was a destination I didn't recognize. With something like a travel blog, I tend to know what the overly popular and up-and-coming destinations are. And then I avoid them because I like a hidden ...
When you live in Chicago, you learn about Southwest Michigan wine trails very quickly. At just a quick trip around the lake, it's a popular weekend day trip. But it's certainly not the only wine region in the state. In fact, at the northernmost tip of the state, there is a nationally recognized ...
I have such lunch envy for my friends that live in Chicago. Even though I live in Chicago, I've spent twelve years with the dreaded reverse commute. Sometimes, I have enough time to make lunch at home beforehand, but it gets tough with two businesses and household chores. When I look for lunch ...
I don't like to check the time on my phone. Not only does it drain the battery, it's also overtly obvious when sometimes, you want to be a little discreet.I got my first somewhat stylish, certainly on trend watch in 2013. It was a birthday gift and more expensive than what I was willing to pay ...
Finally March! The days are getting longer and my mood has been much better as a result. I think I've been in hibernation mode, trying to preserve my energy and my money for more worthwhile jaunts. Now that it's March, however, I am back in action. There are so many things to do in Chicago this ...
