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6 Foodie Finds in Detroit

by Culinary Spelunker /

Aug 28, 2017 / 0 comments

Detroit doesn’t tend to make headlines as a foodie destination.

It should.

Before moving to Detroit, Michigan, I had a grocery list of misconceptions about the Motor City, including an expectation it would be a food desert in the Midwest.

Instead, what I found was that Detroit holds a diverse mix of different cultures and people. And food.

Florida Culture for the Week of August 27, 2017 By Josh Garrick

Submitted by Josh Garrick on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 22:10

Florida Culture for the Week of August 27, 2017 By Josh Garrick

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Savour Stratford Offers a Unique Fall Scavenger Hunt with the Pumpkin Trail

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 23:58

Note: not currently offered, in 2019

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A Beer Tour of Asia

by Asako Maruoka /

Aug 22, 2017 / 0 comments

One of the best ways to learn about a country is through experiencing the food and drink. From Pad Thai in Thailand to sushi in Japan, the deliciousness can expand your worldview. But what about the drinks? Beer is an extremely popular and tasty way to learn about a country – and perhaps share a table at a restaurant and meet some new friends.

A Beer Tour of Asia

How to Choose the Best Camping Hammock

Submitted by Lexa Pennington on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 23:17

Backpacking, hiking, and camping offer excellent opportunities for adventure and getting closer to nature. They also provide some great travel alternatives that do not involve gas stations, baggage rules for airlines, and emptying your wallet. While tents are still the standard for outdoor sleeping solutions, camping hammocks offer a comfortable, useful, money-saving alternative if you want to get really adventurous.

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The Case of the Fire Chicken (and other hilarious foreign language follies!)

by megan lee /

Aug 22, 2017 / 0 comments

As cliche as it may sound, some things really do get lost in translation.

Planning a Trip To Japan? Try These Tips

Submitted by Asako Maruoka on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 05:11

Think of Japan, and you’re likely to imagine fast trains, sumptuous sushi, amazing technology and society and culture like no other. Welcome to the land of convenience where everything just seems to work, but there is more to experience than these for visitors on a trip to Japan.

Planning a Trip To Japan? Try These Tips

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Three Feet or So: Music and Creating Positive Change in the World

by Kerry Dexter /

Aug 21, 2017 / 0 comments

Unsettling times, times of uncertainty, times of change -- these can bring about fear, and fear's twin, anger. Such times may bring about despair, frustration, discouragement. It is also possible, though, to live in such times with hope, and with courage. The music I offer you in this series of posts is meant to help with that. Careful how you go, indeed. Take heart and take courage, and keep music as your good companion.

Florida Culture for the Week of August 20, 2017 By Josh Garrick

Submitted by Josh Garrick on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 09:05

Florida Culture for the Week of August 20, 2017 By Josh Garrick

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6 Things to Consider on Your First Backpacking Trip

Submitted by Asako Maruoka on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 00:47

So, you’re planning your first backpacking trip? How exciting! There is a lot to consider, and it can be difficult to plan for since you haven’t gone on a trip like this before. Preparation is very different from planning a trip where you get on a plane, stay with a friend, or spend your whole time in one place. Fear not - here are 6 things to consider before you set off on your first trip.