Read this former Michigander's recommendations for top places to visit and things to do in the Lower Peninsula, along the northern part of Lake Michigan.
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Our Trip Itinerary for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
As a former Michigander, I visited the U.P. multiple times during my childhood and even as an adult. Yet, none of those trips took me further than Mackinac and Sault Ste Marie—the areas easiest to get to from the Lower Peninsula where I lived at the time. When I left Michigan, getting to the more …
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Best Cave Boat Tour in Carvoeiro, Portugal
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My Favorite Amazon Purchases of 2026 (So Far)
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Best Dairy-Free Protein Bars
Protein bars have been my adventure fuel of choice for yearssss. They're portable and filling, and some brands actually taste good, too! That last part is especially important. They MUST taste good. But years ago, I learned that dairy was wreaking havoc on my gut—and I was upset. How could I give up some of …
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Best Vuori Villa Shorts Dupe on Amazon
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Dairy Free Restaurants in Tampa and St. Pete, Florida
Technically, I don't have a dairy allergy, but I do have a severe intolerance to the protein in dairy—which is also different than being lactose intolerant, but that's a topic for another day. If you have a food intolerance or allergy, I know you know how challenging it can be to find places to eat …
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What to Do in Tampa and Ybor City on the Weekend
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Skydiving vs. Bungee Jumping
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Visiting the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina
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