By Cliff Locke The many things Michigan is known for include the automobile, loyal University of Michigan fans, snowy winters, and Yoopers. But did you know that Michigan is second only to California in how many lighthouses it has? Of the 119 lighthouses in Michigan, most are still in working condition. There are also nearly […]
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Swedish Fika: The Art of Coffee, Sweets & Good Company
By Julianne Keskey I had the pleasure of visiting Sweden twice this past summer and in the months following my return, coffee has become an integral part of my life. Coffee gives you that extra motivation to pull yourself from the depths of your blankets that have been warmed by your body heat throughout the […]
Adventures in China (Part 4)
By Julianne Keskey This is Part 4 in a 4 Part series. Click here for Part 1 Click here for Part 2 Click here for Part 3 Our day’s first stop was a park in Zheng-Zhou. These women were dressed up for a performance. After walking around and exploring on our own I met a […]
Adventures in China (Part 3)
By Julianne Keskey This is Part 3 in a 4 Part series of Adventures in China. For Part 1, click here & for Part 2 click here. After a few days of work (and a little play) in Luoyang, we were all curious and ready to explore more of Henan Province. With our complimentary bus […]
Homemade Ricotta
Place of Origin: Sicily, Italy By Julianne Keskey I’ve always loved the excitement (and sometimes the challenge) of making things from scratch that you would normally just toss into your cart at the grocery store. Not only does it taste better and fresher, it gives you a sense of accomplishment that you can’t get from […]
Adventures in China (Part 2)
By Julianne Keskey This is Part 2 in a 4 Part series. For Part 1, click here. Day 2: I had journeyed to China to meet some of the other travel professionals attending the Pacific Asia Travel Association Adventure Travel Conference, and the welcome dinner was my first opportunity. In order to keep us all […]