In all frankness, i went to Grand Rapids with minimal culinary expectations. This worked out in my favor, because after just two short days there, I was completely blown away by how great some of the food was. Grand Rapids quickly became one of my favorite culinary cities in the US, much thanks to the…

Grand Rapids is a fun, vibrant city in Michigan that can easily be explored in just a few short days. While it's typically considered a conservative city, there's no shortage of an uptick in progressive businesses. Some of the most notable of those are women-owned, from breweries to restaurants to second-hand clothing shops. I visited…

If you're looking for a perfect getaway for a long weekend, I'd put Traverse City right to the top of that list. While the city is fairly small, it offers a large variety of things to do, and three days is a perfect amount of time to spend here. Here's how to spend an amazing…

If you find yourself in Michigan anytime soon, and you're looking for a culinary escape, Traverse City should be at the top of that list. I had no idea what to expect when visiting Traverse City, but after just a few short days there, I was already pining for my return, not only because of…