Ryokan–a quintessential Japanese experience
I believe staying in a traditional ryokan in Japan is the quintessential Japanese experience. It is one I’ve had...
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Train travel in Japan lives up to its reputation
The efficiency of Japanese trains are legendary. I learned recently on a trip to Japan that the trains live up to...
DesignDestinations.org on Pause right now
Greetings from Susan, your travel blogging friend. I’m going to be pausing a bit with DesignDestinations.org...
Istanbul Airport Delay
If you have been following my Facebook, Instagram or occasional and very random texts to friends, you might be...
In my Backyard: Grand Rapids Murals
It was a gloomy, almost raining morning in October when I stood in the chic lobby of the JW Marriott in Grand...
Transcending the Ordinary at Wild Rice Retreat
Bayfield, Wisconsin, the gateway to the Apostle Islands, wasn’t on my bucket list. Not that the town...
Without a Shadow of a Doubt
Something about shadows absolutely captivates me. My attention. My curiosity. My enthusiasm. I look for them...
A Taste of Scotland
by Kate Dernocouer, guest blogger “The last person who called it a skirt got kilt.” If you’re a Scotch drinker,...
A backward look: March Madness
When taking a quick look back at early spring and the March Madness and snow storms to see if there’s anything...