Freiburg Munster as seen from a viewpoint in town

A Fling with Freiburg

It was a pretty dreary day when my old exchange student, Charlotte, and I set out from her small village near the Swiss border to take a day trip to Freiburg. Because I was only visiting for the weekend, though, we were determined to make the most of it – grey skies and all. The…

Two white draft horses pulling a delivery wagon loaded with boxes down Main Street on Mackinac Island, passing by Doud’s Market and colorful historic buildings.
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Mackinac Island Itinerary: The Perfect 2-Day Escape to Michigan’s Most Charming Island

I’d dreamed of visiting Mackinac Island ever since I first heard about the magical, car-free island where horse-drawn carriages still rule the roads and fudge shops outnumber stoplights. This summer, that dream finally came true—and it was every bit as enchanting as I imagined. In this post, I’m sharing my tried-and-true Mackinac Island itinerary—a two-day…