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Road Trips, United States

Hooch, Horses & Hiking: Four Days & A 40th Birthday in Kentucky

April 5, 2022April 6, 2022 Jess

What do you get for a whisky-loving wanderluster that's nearing the big 4-0? A weekend away, family style, with a dabbling of distilleries and a whole lot of hiking (because that's also one of his favorite things).

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North America, Road Trips, United States

Road Trip: Discovering Hocking Hills

June 28, 2021February 28, 2024 Jess

Ever since we returned from the Hocking Hills, we've been asking ourselves how all of metro Detroit isn't familiar with the easily road-trippable destination, just south of Columbus in Ohio.

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North America, Road Trips, United States

A Sweet Weekend Retreat in Union Pier

March 1, 2021March 1, 2024 Jess

What do you get when you combine an adorable, lakeside rental property in Union Pier, Mich., with the eye of a Chicago-based interior designer? A gem of a weekend retreat, no matter the season.

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Road Trips, United States

A Luxe Base Camp Beside the Smokies

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Jess

I'd been in search of an excuse to visit the luxe homestead Blackberry Farm for years, and lo and behold, I stumbled upon something that felt even more fitting ... Blackberry Mountain, the Farm's sister property, located up the hills outside the Smokies.

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Detroit, Road Trips

10 Amazing Year-Round Rentals Within a 4-Hour Drive of Detroit

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 Jess

Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat for two or a big, ol' home for a holiday family gathering (only once you've all quarantined for two weeks, right?), these rentals - all within a four-hour drive from Detroit - will spark some inspiration.

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