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 3 million paintings and sculptures, it’s impossible to soak it all in in a day. […]
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 international holiday travel, I overdosed on an early turkey dinner today. All this tryptophan should […]
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 realize that I have former Vermont Governor Howard Dean to thank for that. I read […]
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 Vermont. While passing through Townshend, Vermont (20 minutes north of Stratton Mountain), I came to […]
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 are three hotspots (of many) that will make your moment memorable when in Boston, Mass. […]
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 security a breeze. Before the airport Snowy weather can make getting to the airport a […]
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 may be, Go For A Ride Day is an excellent opportunity for all those out there […]
From a recent interview with cows on their thoughts about about grass fed beef.
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 and a half hours south, Detroit. And it’s clear from reading just the first few […]
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 hostels in exchange for volunteerism. This program eases the financial burden on groups interested in learning about and helping […]
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 swung into The Redheads, a cafe and food emporium run by Sarah Landry Ryder. She’s […]