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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara in West Lafayette, Indiana
Neutral tones comprised Wright’s typical color palette. However, Mrs. Christian wanted a more vivid color scheme. Initially, Wright’s third wife, Olgivanna, encouraged him to make his client’s dream home in her preferred colors. Then, 20 years later, in 1976, after...
11 Must-Try Restaurants Near Indian River, Michigan
The local waters offer a variety of fish, from walleye and whitefish to lake perch. Michigan is also number two in the country for its variety of agricultural products, so you’re sure to find fresh ingredients on restaurant menus. In addition to the fish, some...
7 Top Things to Do in Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana
Whether you’re drawn by West Lafayette’s academic atmosphere or the charm of Lafayette’s historic downtown, the dynamic duo offers diverse activities that cater to all interests, making it one of Indiana’s must-visit destinations. Here are seven best things to do in...
7 Best Restaurants in Petoskey, Michigan, in 2025
I’ve listed seven of the best restaurants in the Petoskey Area in alphabetical order. Each offers something unique, from a dinner theater to a dining experience at a restaurant that was once a Hemingway hangout. You’ll want to take time to experience them all. ...
7 Top Places to Eat in Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana
The Arts & Market District in historic downtown Lafayette features galleries, a farmers’ market, and concerts. From meandering down Main Street to exploring galleries, you’ll want to eat at some of the locals’ favorite restaurants. You’ll need the energy to keep...
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Sandusky, Ohio
Friday Afternoon Sawmill Creek Resort 3:00 PM Our first order of business was to check into the Sawmill Creek Resort and get settled into our overnight accommodations. While I had an entire weekend itinerary planned of fun things to do in Sandusky, Ohio, it was...
7 Best Restaurants in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
MDRD MDRD sits on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel’s Tower side, featuring some of the best views of downtown Grand Rapids’ skyline. Pronounced "Madrid", the restaurant’s menu focuses on Spanish flavors. As the tagline says, the Rhythm of...
National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan
The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan is a family-friendly event featuring over 100 events that occur throughout town.
9 Best Restaurants in Downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan
The heart of downtown Kalamazoo has so many great restaurants, here are nine of the best restaurants in Kalamazoo listed alphabetically.
What Are Skip-Gen Trips and Why I Recommend One
Skip-gen trips are multi-generational travel that includes grandparents and grandkids while leaving the middle generation at home.
10 Reasons to Visit Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast is a luxury retreat on the National Register of Historic Places, located in downtown Ludington, Michigan.
A Perfect Two-Day Detroit, Michigan Weekend Itinerary
Friday Late Afternoon After traveling, you may not feel like starting with an activity on your first day, but Detroit has so much to offer, and a weekend is a short time to see it. I've put together this full two-day Detroit itinerary to highlight Detroit's rich...
11 Best Things to Do in Victoria, British Columbia
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Located 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, the art gallery features a setting reminiscent of a park. With nearly 20,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria features the most extensive public collection in British Columbia...
Hendricks County, Indiana: 8 Must-Try Restaurants
Experience One of Indiana’s Best Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches at Oasis Diner The Indiana Foodways Alliance’s Tenderloin Lovers Trail features over 70 restaurants to try an authentic Hoosier pork tenderloin sandwich. Located in Plainfield, Oasis Diner’s tenderloin ranks...
Best Places to Eat in Buena Park, California
Broken Yolk Café Conveniently located across from Knott’s Berry Farm, the Broken Yolk Café on Beach Boulevard is the perfect restaurant for breakfast before heading to the amusement park. An Acai Bowl at Broken Yolk Café I over-ordered as the menu offered so many...
13 Best Places to Eat in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Avenue Pub Located on Terry Cove, Avenue Pub is one of the best places to eat in Gulf Shores, Alabama, for the stunning views across the cove. Add a taste far from typical pub food, and you’ll be glad you visited. They make every item in-house, by hand,...
While Piper is a lifelong Michigander, she’s had adventures worldwide. Bomb-sniffing dogs chased her in the middle of the night in Bogota (working late), gate agents refused her boarding to Paraguay (wrong visa), and US Marshals announced her seat number on a plane while looking for a murder suspect (she’d traded seats). It’s always an adventure! She even finds exciting activities in her home state of Michigan, where she lives in Lansing with her husband, Ross Dingman, her daughter, Alexis, and two granddaughters.