The Indulgent  Traveler

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer Looking for the next great latte, we noticed the billboards along I-69 announcing the opening of...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer Visitors usually associate the town of Marshall with a wonderful meal at Schuler’s and some...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer Of all of the indulgences I enjoy, one of my favorites is wine tasting. And who would have thought...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer No one I know ever says, “Let’s spend a weekend in St Joseph.” It’s called St. Joe. And it’s one...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer Bumping over dusty roads for more than two hours in a van that seemed to lack any springs or air...

Published in The Battle Creek Enquirer Grand Rapids may seem a bit far to drive for groceries, but three different shopping opportunities...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer Repeat after me: It will be spring. It will be spring. It will be spring. As of today, it has...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer I hate being so predictable. When I recently read that multigenerational vacations remained the...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer, Feb. 1, 2014 Given the recent arctic temperatures, it seems ironic to suggest people attend...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer Last year, I made my first set of travel-related resolutions. My first resolution was to pack...

Published in The Battle Creek Enquirer Growing up in South Pasadena, Calif., meant that we claimed the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade as...

Published in The Battle Creek Enquirer Richmond, the capital city of Virginia, is a graceful place where more than 400 years of history...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer November 24, 2013 If you want to start a new Thanksgiving tradition, kick-off the holiday season...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer November 10, 2013 Growing up, a trip to Disneyland was the most special of all treats, akin to...

Published in the Battle Creek Enquirer, October 25, 2013 I love the last of the blazing color in the trees, the fresh cider and the...

Published In The Battle Creek Enquirer October 12, 2013 The motto of this small California city perched on the San Francisco Bay is “Come...