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by Linda Laughter, Guest Blogger We never thought we would become snow birds, but after the last winter in Michigan we decided to go south and ride it out. Our friends told us about this authentic taste of Florida’s Gulf, Cape San Blas. It is a 17 mile peninsula on the Gulf Coast on...
by Kate Dernocoeur, Guest Blogger Forty minutes north of Sault St. Marie is some world-class cross-country (XC) skiing and snowshoeing that outdoors enthusiasts don’t want to miss. In February, for the second year in a row, I joined a group of seven friends and we drove to Goulais River,...
by Mike Margulus, Guest Blogger twomarguli.com I’ve always thought you could split the world population into two parts: those who really dislike New York City and those who rave about it. (This perspective, naturally, ignores those people who have no opinion of the place, and admittedly...
by Liz Margulus, guest blogger Photos by Liz and Mike Margulus My husband, Mike, and I have been very fortunate. We’ve traveled extensively in the U.S. (primarily out west) and internationally. While we don’t indulge in travel luxuries, we have been privileged to see some beautiful...
by Judy Bereza, Guest Blogger I first heard the name “Winterthur” when I was a student at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This historic estate and museum in Wilmington, Delaware, has a unique connection to Grand Rapids. Winterthur is not only a grand 19th...
by Kate Dernocoeur, Guest Blogger Tucked in the northeastern corner of Italy, on terrain hotly contested in World War II against Austrian troops, the Dolomite Mountains march gloriously southeast toward the Adriatic Sea. These mountains don’t jut so much as they carve a serrated skyline with...
by Peggy DePersia, guest blogger Ooh la la! Maybe not the first expression you imagine when you think of Charleston, South Carolina but it is apt nonetheless. Charleston is truly a city of delights. Though the city and its charms is reason enough to visit, the prospect is enhanced...
by Peggy DePersia, guest blogger Superlative expressions do not go begging when it comes to describing the beauty of the western plains terrain. With all of the exotic destinations available to world travelers today, the unique grandeur and beauty within our own U. S. of A. can, sometimes, take...
By Dick Michaux, Guest Blogger When checking into the Hotel Walther in Pontresina, I asked about renting a car to explore the area around St Moritz and to drive to hiking trails. I was admonished gently by the clerk telling me that all travel around this area was accomplished by bus and...
by Linda Laughter, Guest Blogger We were newbies to France! We finally had the chance to travel this incredible Design Destination. Our first stop was Paris. My architect husband was enthralled with the architecture and history…I the interior designer, sought color and design. As I...