Best Of

Music for Spring's Changes

by Kerry Dexter /

Feb 18, 2019 / 0 comments

Music for shifting times: that is what we've called this series. Part of the idea behind the music shared with you in the series is to guide you to music which may help you think about or live through the unexpected, disconcerting, strange -- choose your own more emphatic adjective if you like -- situations facing the world.

5 Places to Go by Car from Chicago

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 20:36

Chicago is such a gorgeous city, packed with arts, culture, sports, and, of course, located right on Lake Michigan. But perhaps you’d like to explore more of the Midwest? You’ve come to the right place! Rent a car from the Chicago Airport (either O'Hare or Midway) and discover these 5 fabulous places, all within driving distance, and making a road trip loop around Lake Michigan, and a bit further west.

Read more about 5 Places to Go by Car from Chicago
Log in to post comments

The History and Architecture of Riquewihr in Photos

Submitted by Penny Sadler on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 04:55

A visit to the fairytale village of Riquewihr is a prerequisite for history and architecture fans planning a trip to Alsace, France. A Plus Beaux Village, the town has an abundance of both medieval and renaissance architecture. The romantic half-timbered houses are perfectly restored, and no matter the time of year, you will see fresh flowers adorning every building.

Read more about The History and Architecture of Riquewihr in Photos
Log in to post comments

Write This: Author Stacey Filak on Worldbuilding

Submitted by Lillie Forteau on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 04:29

There she sat, at a VERY popular Free Comic Book Day at Fanfare Comics, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Though her table was swamped, we still edged in to ask about her book, which has a gorgeous cover and an intriguing title. Enter author Stacey Filak (and her book) into our lives, and hearts.

Write This: Author Stacey Filak on Worldbuilding

Read more about Write This: Author Stacey Filak on Worldbuilding
Log in to post comments

How to Start a Travel Fund to See the World While Tackling Debt

Submitted by Bert Maxwell on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 03:29

Whether you want to quit your job to travel the world, plan your next family vacation, or plan for that epic bucket list destination, it can be hard to do any of those things if you're in massive debt. But just because you have a lot of debt to pay back does not mean that you necessarily have to put your travel plans on the back burner. This article will not only help you decide if travel and paying off your debt are both manageable goals, but it will give you a few tips that will help you save both for your next trip and for debt repayment.

Read more about How to Start a Travel Fund to See the World While Tackling Debt
Log in to post comments

10 Reasons you should visit Split, Croatia

Submitted by Lexa Pennington on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 20:01

Welcome to the exquisite Pannonian-Adriatic gem of Eastern Europe that is Croatia. Adorned with a long stretch of quintessential deep karst mountains belonging to the Dinaric Alps, the steep Dalmatian Coast, and the pristine, deep blue Adriatic Sea, Croatia is a world-class travel destination.

10 Reasons you should visit Split, Croatia

Read more about 10 Reasons you should visit Split, Croatia
Log in to post comments

Studying Abroad in London: Sharing Your Experience

by Heather Robinette /

Feb 11, 2019 / 0 comments

If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, last month I wrote about capturing your study abroad experience. Now, I’m going to discuss some ways you can share your experience. Hopefully this helps give you some ideas. The biggest thing is sharing your experience where it makes sense for you.

Studying Abroad in London: Sharing Your Experience

Behind the Scenes with the Phantom of the Opera, Quentin Oliver Lee

Submitted by Lillie Forteau on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 09:20

I got the great chance to interview the extremely talented Quentin Oliver Lee, who phenomenally plays the Phantom in our favorite rendition of The Phantom Of The Opera, currently playing at Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and touring both in the US and worldwide.

Behind the Scenes with the Phantom of the Opera, Quentin Oliver Lee