Tag: road trip

  • A Honeymoon in Iceland

    A Honeymoon in Iceland

    We promised forever to each other, packed our new wedding-shower luggage and honeymooned in Iceland.

    The word “honeymoon” seems synonymous with the image of azure seas, white sand, swaying palms, and all-inclusive resorts with fancy meals and bottomless frozen cocktails. Not for me and Eric.

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  • 5 International Escapes from Metro Detroit

    5 International Escapes from Metro Detroit

    5 International Escapes from Metro Detroit

    Where to go on a long weekend getaway from Metro Detroit? Perhaps you’ve seen my first post, with 5 attainable road trips close to home.  In that list, all the suggestions were out of Michigan but still stateside. Here we’re taking it up a notch – we’re dusting off that passport (or enhanced license) and hopping the border.

    I’ve once been of the thought that “Canada doesn’t count” as a new country to visit, since it’s a ridiculously fast drive to foreign land.  But our neighbor to the north deserves more attention when it comes to new destinations to visit for a long weekend road trip.

    The rules for this small list were simple: The location must be (1.) in Canada, (2.) less than 300 miles away (3.) a fun place to visit. Note: distances were calculated from Campus Martius in Detroit.

    They are realistic, achievable, affordable and not too far away from home. Here it is: 5 attainable INTERNATIONAL long weekend getaways from Metro Detroit.

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  • 5 Attainable Long Weekend Getaways from Metro Detroit

    5 Attainable Long Weekend Getaways from Metro Detroit

    5 Attainable Long Weekend Getaways from Metro Detroit

    Where to go on a long weekend getaway from Metro Detroit? As lovely as Pure Michigan is, the itch for a small change of scenery happens. The improving weather means music up, windows down, and go, go, go. It’s time to get moving – with long weekend road trips that are affordable and attainable. Here is a list of 5 adventures that aren’t too far away for Metro Detroiters to visit.

     

    The rules for this small list were simple: The location must be (1.) outside of Michigan, (2.) approximately 350 miles away (3.) a fun place to visit. Note: distance was calculated from Campus Martius Park in Detroit.

    They are realistic, achievable, and affordable road trips not too far away from home. Here they are: 5 attainable long weekend getaways from Metro Detroit.

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