2020 was an unparalleled year. I struggled to write a travel blog and be excited about sharing unique places and experiences when travel was so limited. Looking back on 2020, I was surprised that I got to make as many trips as I did. Pre-pandemic, I was able to get to Chicago, Orlando, and Arizona …
213 Days. This is how long life as we had known it has been interrupted. From the 1st day of work from home and no school (March 13th) till now, these 213 days have been a roller coaster of emotions, stress, fear, being overwhelmed and uncertainty. I’ve struggled over these last 213 days to find …
I spent the first part of November traveling to Helsinki, Finland, and Tallinn, Estonia where I enjoyed 10 days of fun, friends and fantastic sights! I had the opportunity to try bear, elk and reindeer at a traditional Finnish restaurant. I had the chance to see amazing architecture, learn about gin distilling, beer brewing and …
As we headed into the last third of the year, I was afraid that finding new experiences to do monthly would be difficult. It did not appear so for September and October! As a last hurrah for summer, Sophia and I headed to the Fun Garage in Canton, MI. Described as an entertainment center, we …
Sounds like some really weird clues in the game, Taboo. But these are actually new and interesting things that I experienced in July and August 2019. First up, Work Table, sponsored by the Ann Arbor Art Center. Described as a” live installation which takes you on a personal exploration of destruction and renewal,” this art …
Well it’s now May 2019 and lots of new adventures were abound this month. I started off in Denver at the interactive theater experience, called “Deck of Cards,” by the Denver Center for Performing Arts. One of three experimental theater events, “Deck of Cards” turned into a soul-searching, scavenger hunt for life answers. I was …
Some months I struggle to find something new to do; other months, like March and April 2019, were full of new adventures. My new experiences started when I found Neuro Fitness Wellness Center on the edge of Ann Arbor, through Groupon. Located in an unassuming strip mall, I did not know what to expect. You …
At the beginning of 2019, I decided that I would try one new thing/experience per month. Some months it was easy and I found multiple things to do; other months I struggled to find an activity that fit within my time and budget. I found some of these adventures locally and some of them in …
Described as an “imaginative and interactive immersion,” it immediately reminded me of the great time that Sophia and I had a year ago at Candytopia in NYC. So of course, I decided, we had to go! We took our chances with the weather and decided to drive to Mississauga, Ontario (near Toronto). It was an …
Saunas are a big deal in Finland. After a bit of research, it seems that the earliest versions date back to 7000 B.C.! After talking to our driver, several locals and the hotel concierge, who all told us going to a sauna was a must do, my friend Lori and I decided that we needed …