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The 65th Lilac Parade. Mackinac Island

The Lilac Parade is weird. I don’t know if it’s because I thought it was meant to be a celebration of Lilacs or that I’m not from Michigan and I just don’t get it. It could be that my tolerance

The 65th Lilac Parade. Mackinac Island

The Lilac Parade is weird. I don’t know if it’s because I thought it was meant to be a celebration of Lilacs or that I’m not from Michigan and I just don’t get it. It could be that my tolerance

The Koala Hospital

As it starts to snow like a cold powdery dream in the US, Australia is burning. It’s not even summer and the temperatures have reached 49.6 degrees or 121.28 this year. (The hottest day on record ever is 50.7 or

The Koala Hospital

As it starts to snow like a cold powdery dream in the US, Australia is burning. It’s not even summer and the temperatures have reached 49.6 degrees or 121.28 this year. (The hottest day on record ever is 50.7 or

Every Week is Restaurant Week: Mackinac Island, MI

It’s officially restaurant week on Mackinac Island from September 22 – 28, 2013. Unofficially, every week is restaurant week . If you aren’t eating on Mackinac Island, you’re in search of some hard liquor. Either way you’re still in a restaurant. Mackinac Island’s

Every Week is Restaurant Week: Mackinac Island, MI

It’s officially restaurant week on Mackinac Island from September 22 – 28, 2013. Unofficially, every week is restaurant week . If you aren’t eating on Mackinac Island, you’re in search of some hard liquor. Either way you’re still in a restaurant. Mackinac Island’s

The Most Famous Photo Seen by No One: Remembering 9/11

Almost 3,000 people died in the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. According to USA Today, almost 200 people either jumped, fell or were blown out of the burning towers. A fall from the upper floors the World Trade Centres at

The Most Famous Photo Seen by No One: Remembering 9/11

Almost 3,000 people died in the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. According to USA Today, almost 200 people either jumped, fell or were blown out of the burning towers. A fall from the upper floors the World Trade Centres at

Checked in luggage part 2: Inside my carry-on luggage

The airport is not my favourite place – it’s much like the cousin who asks 1000 questions as soon as you walk through the door, offers you stale baked goods and insists on wasting 4 hours of your time checking

Checked in luggage part 2: Inside my carry-on luggage

The airport is not my favourite place – it’s much like the cousin who asks 1000 questions as soon as you walk through the door, offers you stale baked goods and insists on wasting 4 hours of your time checking

Checked in luggage part 1: Inside my beauty case

Long haul flights are always a delight – fighting Deep Vein Thrombosis, nursing a headache courtesy of the child screaming behind you, stomach cramps from the horrible plane food and silent prayers for a timely landing without an explosion. But

Checked in luggage part 1: Inside my beauty case

Long haul flights are always a delight – fighting Deep Vein Thrombosis, nursing a headache courtesy of the child screaming behind you, stomach cramps from the horrible plane food and silent prayers for a timely landing without an explosion. But

Budget Wedding Ideas: Mackinac Island, 2013

If you’re looking for a stunning backdrop to outshine the one you love on your wedding day, Mackinac Island is certainly a contender. Judging by my email account however, this dream destination remains elusive to many who worry about the

Budget Wedding Ideas: Mackinac Island, 2013

If you’re looking for a stunning backdrop to outshine the one you love on your wedding day, Mackinac Island is certainly a contender. Judging by my email account however, this dream destination remains elusive to many who worry about the

The Future of Mackinac Island, Michigan

Mackinac Island Future & The Future of Mackinac Island Tourism Visiting Mackinac Island is like going back in time to an era of horse-drawn carriages, Victorian architecture, unpolluted air and relaxation. While Mackinac is all of those things it’s also a

The Future of Mackinac Island, Michigan

Mackinac Island Future & The Future of Mackinac Island Tourism Visiting Mackinac Island is like going back in time to an era of horse-drawn carriages, Victorian architecture, unpolluted air and relaxation. While Mackinac is all of those things it’s also a

How to Save Money on Mackinac Island – 2013 Season

Travel to Mackinac Island Cheap Deals and Packages to Travel to Mackinac Island Mackinac Island is not a budget friendly destination. If you have kids who are hell-bent on developing Type 2 diabetes by the age of 12 by sampling

How to Save Money on Mackinac Island – 2013 Season

Travel to Mackinac Island Cheap Deals and Packages to Travel to Mackinac Island Mackinac Island is not a budget friendly destination. If you have kids who are hell-bent on developing Type 2 diabetes by the age of 12 by sampling

Cherry Blossoms and Oxycontin. Washington D.C

Washington DC is one city I wouldn’t recommend a manic depressive hang out in for several reasons; 1. Washington is full of sites dedicated to those who’ve been enslaved, killed, or died in genocide; victims of racism; or leaders who

Cherry Blossoms and Oxycontin. Washington D.C

Washington DC is one city I wouldn’t recommend a manic depressive hang out in for several reasons; 1. Washington is full of sites dedicated to those who’ve been enslaved, killed, or died in genocide; victims of racism; or leaders who