It took me 24 years of my life to go to Frankenmuth, Michigan.
No, that wasn’t a typo. For those who have never heard of it, Frankenmuth - pronounced exactly how it’s spelled - is a small Germanic village in the middle of Eastern Michigan.
Read MoreA few years back, I was living, working, and studying abroad. I was getting my Master’s degree in Tourism Marketing a The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. During my program, I had the distinct pleasure of being of studying abroad - during my study abroad - in Spain for a short time.
Read MoreWhat can I say about winter in Geneva, Switzerland other than what’s not to love?
Read MoreI have always loved Detroit. Even throughout its rougher years, and despite the fact that I’ve always lived more than a few years away; Motor City has always had a special place in my heart.
Read MoreHoliday shopping, while fun, can be daunting for even the most avid shopper. Thankfully, I’m here to make it a little bit easier.
Read MoreHalloween has always been my favorite holiday. And the decorations are my absolute favorite part.
Date night a few weeks back brought Ethan and I to a small-town in Eastern Michigan which boasts a celebration of skeletons for the month of October, called The Skeletons Are Alive!
Read MoreNorthern Michigan doesn’t get much more “pure” than during the autumn season. Fall has always been my favorite color scheme and these pictures capture the pallet in a perfect light.
Read MoreA day with your family, watching glorious planes take to the skies and show us what flying is all about - that's how we do Independence Day in #PureMichigan.
Read MoreI'm just another Millennial taking on life one cup of coffee at a time. My blog Espresso Myself is a place for me to be me, for myself, and for everyone else. Write on!
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