Articles tagged: Travel
Just in time for spring break: Michigan students create website for cheap impromptu vacations
Posted: Feb 27, 2013College students are known for their procrastination, and that reliance on last-minute genius often extends to their travel plans. Unfortunately, booking flights on short notice is often more painful then pulling an all-nighter to finish a paper. Read more »
COLUMN: 5 World-changing truths: Be grateful
Posted: Aug 31, 2012This week, Dr. Wayne Baker welcomes world-traveler, communicator and educator Gayle Campbell to share five world-changing truths. That’s Gayle with students gathered around her in the photo, above. And, here is Gayle’s last column… This ... Read more »
COLUMN: 5 world-changing truths: Simple isn't unhappy
Posted: Aug 27, 2012This week, Dr. Wayne Baker welcomes world-traveler, communicator and educator Gayle Campbell to share with us some “world-changing truths” she learned during her year teaching in the mountains of rural Honduras. Here is Gayle’s first ... Read more »
Column: This Week's Web Picks: War! What it is good for; watch the birdie; making movies cinematic; when science is embarrassing
Posted: Jun 30, 2012This is the next in a series of posts highlighting useful and interesting websites. The American Civil War Homepage Take a look at these musical Civil War celebrations, courtesy of the 2nd South Carolina String ... Read more »
Ann Arbor-based Mobiata to take over Expedia.com's mobile website
Posted: Jun 25, 2012Expedia announced this month that in addition to its "native apps" — downloadable applications from the Apple store or Android market — Ann Arbor-based developer Mobiata would be responsible for its mobile website. This move ... Read more »
Column: This Week's Web Picks: A list of lists; online exhibitions; vacation rooms of one's own; advancing the avant-garde
Posted: Jun 23, 2012Listverse What are the top 10 reasons we should revive the Dark Ages? It's a question I've rarely asked myself - until now. But maybe the 15 fascinating facts about salt are more compelling? Or ... Read more »
University of Michigan groups visit Cuba after Obama eases travel restrictions
Posted: May 06, 2012Jacqueline Haber and 34 U-M alumni became a few of the first Americans to visit Cuba since U.S. President Barack Obama eased travel restrictions in 2011. The group was the first of three U-M contingents to tour Cuba as part of U-M Alumni Association-backed travel expeditions. Read more »
Food & Grocery: "Mad Men" fans, head to Manhattan for a cocktail
Posted: Mar 18, 2012BETH J. HARPAZ, AP Travel Editor NEW YORK (AP) — "Mad Men" fans, it's time for a cocktail. The return of the AMC show March 25 after a hiatus of a year and a half ... Read more »
Pets: With some preparation, holiday entertaining and travel can be less stressful for pets
Posted: Dec 08, 2011Taking care of pets properly is often more work than people anticipate when they take on the responsibility. This is never more obvious then around the holidays when the mood is chaotic, travel is high ... Read more »
Pets: Planning a road trip with your dog? Catch TripAdvisor's top 10 list of pet-friendly hotels
Posted: Sep 15, 2011It's always great to get away and see different places whether you're staying close to home or a multi-state road trip. With the growing trend of so many people sharing their lives with dogs, in ... Read more »
New A2H2O water bottles and mapping option encourages Ann Arbor residents to drink tap water, reduce waste
Posted: Jan 18, 2011City of Ann Arbor residents and visitors are now able to help promote drinking tap water and reducing water bottle waste by sharing photos of “where in the world” they are using the city’s specially-imprinted ... Read more »
Faith & Families: Joy in broken places: An African Christmas story
Posted: Dec 12, 2010As a college student I spent a year in Senegal, West Africa teaching English as a second language. After two months I was sure the worst of my homesickness had dissipated. But as the holidays ... Read more »
With polls: No pat-down, body scan protests observed at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Posted: Nov 24, 2010The government's new airport pat-down procedures have inspired public outcry this week — not to mention a plethora of satire and viral videos. Then the call for "National Opt Out Day" was born. But by ... Read more »
Motorbike roadtrips and learning to take the 'Long Way' home
Posted: Sep 06, 2010Whoever said it's not the destination, but the trip that matters certainly knew what they were talking about. When I look at a calendar and 'X' workdays off, I immediately start pouring over maps, plotting ... Read more »
Thinking of getting a motorbike? A guide to get your motor running
Posted: Aug 23, 2010Standing in line at a grocery store a while ago, the bagger glanced at my motorbike gear. “Are you a really good rider?” he asked. I paused from emptying my basket, and said “well, I’m ... Read more »
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