Detroit, Michigan may not be the first place people think of for a weekend escape (particularly in winter!), but we were pleasantly surprised with the city. Even in winter we found plenty to do and see and via bundling up and lots of indoor stops, we felt like we covered quite a bit of ground. Here’s what my other half and I got up to during our February visit to Detroit.
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A Day in Bath, England
Set in the rolling countryside of southwest England, the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its Roman bath houses and honey-colored Georgian architecture. Only a one and half hour train journey from London Paddington station, or quick fifteen minute ride from Bristol, Bath makes a great day trip destination that is compact and can easily be seen on foot. Here’s my guide on how to spend a day in Bath. Continue reading “A Day in Bath, England”
23andMe: Finding Out My Ancestry
When I went home for Christmas late last year, a few of my friends mentioned that they were awaiting results on their ancestry tests through 23andMe, a DNA genetic testing and analysis company. Interested in validating what I did know about my ancestry and curious if there was anything I didn’t, I ordered my own kit and sent it away to find out my results. Continue reading “23andMe: Finding Out My Ancestry”


