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What To Do in Sandusky Ohio: Winter Edition

By Shalee Wanders | Feb 26, 2015

What To Do In Sandusky Ohio? Winter Edition Updated January 25, 2021   So, you’re wondering what to do in Sandusky, Ohio in the winter? Here’s a secret: it’s pretty rad and filled with hidden adventures. The indoor/outdoor exploration options are perfect and prove that although Cedar Point is amazing, it’s not the only thing…

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Winter Activities in Michigan: 9 Great Weekend Adventures

By Shalee Wanders | Jan 19, 2015

Winter Activities in Michigan: 9 Great Weekend Adventures January 25, 2020   Top Winter Activities in Michigan If I had a dollar for every complaint I’ve heard about Michigan winter… When it comes down to it, we only enjoy the season as much as we allow ourselves to. Truth be told, I used to be…

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Solo Female Travel Hawaii

By Shalee Wanders | Jan 3, 2015

Solo Female Travel Hawaii   In October, a fellow blogger asked me if I had ever been to Hawaii. My response: “No, and I’m not sure if I ever will. It’s just so expensive to fly to such a small island.” Fast forward two weeks and I was clicking submit on skyscanner.com for a three week…

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The Michigan Bucket List

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 21, 2014

The Michigan Bucket List  November 15, 2014   THE ORIGINAL MICHIGAN BUCKET LIST | AS Shared Over 200,000 Times on Facebook Thank you for supporting!  Michigan is perhaps the most underrated state in the United States. For those that live here, we know how special it is. I’m just going to get straight to the…

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How To Travel to Italy on A Budget ($1000 or Less!)

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 13, 2014

How to Travel to Italy on A Budget ($1000 or Less!)  February 02, 2021 It surprises a lot of people when I say Italy is one of the most budget-friendly countries I have been to.  With that being said, I’ve also met people who have spent $10,000+ dollars in a single week traveling Italy. I’m…

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What To Do in Put-in-Bay Ohio: Best Places to Sleep, Eat, Drink & Explore

By Shalee Wanders | Jul 7, 2014

What To Do in Put-in-Bay Ohio: Best Places to Sleep, Eat, Drink & Explore Updated: January 25, 2020 Someone once told me Ohio was boring and for a long time, I believe them. In all my travels, you’d think I would have made it to Ohio by now. I mean its Ohio; it literally borders…

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An Amateurs Guide to Hiking the Half Dome

By Shalee Wanders | May 20, 2014

An Amateurs Guide to Hiking The Half Dome The iconic symbol of the Half Dome dominated the photo, dwarfing the surrounding peaks. From the moment I saw it, my Midwest heart yearned to discover everything about the iconic granite face. It took all of 10 minutes to discover it was climbable and devise a plan…

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Ice Caves in Michigan: Where to See Them & How to Get There

By Shalee Wanders | May 7, 2014

Ice Caves in Michigan: Where to See Them & How to Get There Updated: January 30, 2022 The harsh winters in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula create some of the most spectacular natural ice caves in the United States.  There are two main ice caves in Michigan:  Eben Ice Caves  Grand Island Ice Caves    Eben Ice…

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Does Peru Accept Credit Cards? (Updated 2022)

By Shalee Wanders | Feb 11, 2014

Does Peru Accept Credit Cards? April 21, 2022 Before I went to Peru I probably got a little too comfortable traveling without cash. Nowadays you’d be surprised how many remote huts in the middle of nowhere proudly display the Mastercard and Visa logos with their Apple Pay chip reader.  When I landed in Peru I…

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