Tag: travel

Hitchhiking in America

Autostop – Useful Tips and Info for Hitchhiking in America

What foreigners think of hitchhiking in the U.S. Recently, on one foreign travel forum, I came upon a discussion about hitchhiking in the U.S. And...
Black Bears

Black Bears – My musings…

Black Bears I have decided to write a post about black bears. The reason for it is that there are a lot of posts on...
cruise ships great lakes

Cruise Ships on the Great Lakes !!!

  Everybody knows about cruises on big seas… Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean, northern Europe, etc., etc. But did you know that there are cruise ships on...
Toronto International Airport

Cheaper Flying to Europe Alternative

One of the cheaper alternatives for flying to Europe from southeast Michigan, northern Ohio, and upstate New York is to fly from Pearson International...
What the Heck are Pasties?

What the Heck are Pasties?

  When you drive in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, occasionally you will pass a place with “pasties” in the name. Unless, you’ve been to UP before,...
Sonnenberg Gardens

Upstate New York Destinations – Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion

The Finger Lakes regions is known for its natural scenery and its vineyards. However, when you get tired of looking at waterfalls, or sampling...
Native American Geographic Names

Native American Geographic Names in Great Lakes Region

  This post explores a little different topic. It’s about Great Lakes destinations. But not about attractions that you can find there, but rather about...
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island has celebrated a major milestone. On Monday, July 10th, the well-known Michigan national landmark has turned 130 years...
Every Kid in a Park

Every Kid in a Park – Free Access to National Parks

Every Kid in a Park is a National Park Service program that allows the four-graders and their families and friends to visit national and...
Travel Photography Tips

Travel Photography Tips For Improving Your Photos

You can take amazing photos with today’s digital cameras. However, if you don’t have the experience, and don’t travel often, you still can make...