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How to get from Michigan to Ohio
Ah, Ohio. That horrible place where nothing ever grows, and the tap water is flammable. At least, that’s what I was raised to believe. Yup, ever since the Toledo War (Or the Michigan-Ohio War. I’m…
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Wanderlust Wednesday: Bangkok, the City of Angels
Welcome to my very first Wanderlust Wednesday! Every Wednesday, I’ll be discussing whatever destination is on my mind, and attempting to dig in and analyze the culture, people, and experiences of a place. Well, dig…
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My Top 5 Favorite Travel Movies – Best Travel Movies
Okay, for those of you who don’t know, I’m a MASSIVE movie buff. I was raised in a family that taught me to love film, and honestly, I’ve seen way too many. Movies inspire wonder,…
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A Week of Backe on the Road… Looking Ahead
Well, gang, this marks my seventh official post, so that means it’s been about a week or so since I started this party. And I gotta say, things are going pretty smoothly. I’ve managed to…
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How to Upgrade Your Writing Skills: A Brief Guide
Writing is the most prevalent form of communication on the planet, so knowing your way around a pen and pad of paper (or a keyboard) can serve you well. The benefits to upgrading your writing…
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Top 5 Things to do in Hastings, MI: The Ultimate List
Growing up, Hastings always held a special place in my heart. It was the town where my father was raised, so we frequently made trips there to visit extended family. Later, it was the city…
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How to Save Money for Travel: Beginner’s Tips
Now, if you’ve taken a look at any other pages on the blog, you’ll know I talk a big game about how anybody can travel, how it’s not just for corporate fat cats with deep…
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How to get from Detroit to Grand Rapids
Michigan is a pretty big state (3% larger than the United Kingdom, as it turns out), so getting around can sometimes be a chore. Particularly when traveling between its two biggest, most populous cities: Detroit,…
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Michigan Winter: A Survival Guide
Well, it’s here. I can’t say I was completely ready for it, or even expecting it, but Michigan weather doesn’t care about that. So, when I woke up this morning to the entirety of the…
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Backe on the Road: Our Journey Starts Here
Welcome to a New Adventure The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu Quick question before we begin. How many of you have been told that travel, in the long-term,…
