No Horsing Around at the Hermitage
Bring your best pair of walking shoes to Russia if you plan on visiting the the State Hermitage of St. Petersburg. The complex is one of the largest and oldest museums of art and culture in the world. With over …
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Taking flight to Russia on Thanksgiving
According to Lonely Planet, you need “a sense of humor and bucket load of patience” when visiting Russia. By the same token, both traits are equally important waiting for this stateside Nor’easter to pass. To help defuse the stress of …
MeetUps Bring People Together for All Sorts of Great Reasons
Serendipity brought me something on Facebook that turned into something by email that lead me last night to a group of musicians who play jazz in a Northampton apartment every Monday night. It was a Meet Up ,and I now …
Exploring Vermont’s kissing bridges
New York State has covered bridges, many listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but nothing tops Vermont when it comes to the ubiquity of these treasured relics. There are over 100 to be found and photographed throughout rural …
A trio of celebrations in Beantown
Birthdays are for celebrating, and my gal friends wasted no time finding places to party with me this weekend. Whether you’re into dancing, drinks, or, um, donkeys, it’s best to keep an open mind when the entourage is treating. Here …
Make Canada Travel Screening a Breeze This Winter
The weather outside may be frightful, but travelling this winter can be delightful! Whether you’re packing for a winter wonderland with the kids or escaping the cold, these tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will make airport …
Here are Five Great Rides in New England on Go For a Ride Day
You might be forgiven for not knowing that today is Go For A Ride Day. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to get away from it all, this is it. Vague as its origin and official purpose …
Bovine thoughts on grass fed beef
From a recent interview with cows on their thoughts about about grass fed beef.…
Detroit: An American Autopsy, by Charlie LeDuff
I picked up a book at Horizon Books in Traverse City. I was amazed to see that this bookstore cafe is open from 7 am til 11 pm Seven Days a Week. Wow! The book is about a city four …
Complimentary Stays for Service Groups in January, February at Hostels
Throughout January and February 2015, groups of 10 or more are invited to participate in Hostelling International USA’s (HI USA) 5th Annual Great Hostel Give Back (GHGB), which rewards them with a free overnight stay at one of our participating …
Sarah Landry Ryder: Keeping It Moving At The Redheads
We were touring up the Leelanau peninsula and looking for a place for lunch. Mike Norton, my local guide, said he had heard about a place with good food and a good reputation. When we got to Lake Leelanau, we …