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Five Must-Camp Places in Michigan This Summer

By Shalee Wanders | Apr 16, 2017

Five Must-Camp Places in Michigan This Summer Updated: January 25, 2020   Summer months in The Mitten are considered sacred. We patiently wait from November to April for the weather to break, the lakes to become swimmable, and the camping nights comfortable. Each year we each make a list of places to visit, but somehow at the…

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The Epic Five: Road Trip Utah’s National Parks

By Shalee Wanders | Mar 20, 2017

The Epic Five: Road Trip Utah National Parks Guide 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 Utah National Parks: Sunrise in Arches National Park   Everything to Know About the Five Utah National Parks  Utah is the state that holds the third most national parks, standing just behind California (nine) and Alaska (eight). Although often overlooked by…

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8 Alternative European Towns to Visit

By Shalee Wanders | Nov 13, 2016

8 ALTERNATIVE EUROPEAN TOWNS TO VISIT We all know about Paris and Rome. We’ve added Santorini and Cinque Terre to our list of “must-see” places. Twenty years ago these sights were busy, today they are a tourist hell. Sure, some of them are worth a stop, but thanks to social media constantly promoting their beauty…

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Everything You Need to Know About the Eurail Pass

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 12, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About the Eurail Pass Updated: March 21, 2020 Gallivanting around Europe is nothing new to young explorers. For those taking the leap to travel Europe for an extended period of time, there is one key element that will make or break the trip. How will they see it all? The…

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How to Conquer Iceland on a Budget

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 21, 2015

HOW TO MAKE ICELAND AFFORDABLE     1. Tent it How cold do you think Iceland is? The answer is not as cold as you may think. Tenting is completely doable in the summer months and will save a traveler hundreds of dollars. Sleeping in a camper van is one of the most common (and…

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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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