“Paddle out toward the middle of the lake … try to stand up …” Those were not the precise words of my stand-up paddleboard instructor during my first “SUP” lesson last weekend, but they were all I could hear in my head as I nervously set off from the boat launch at a nearby park. [...]
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Welcome to Traveler Writes
I'm an East Coast transplant to the Midwest, who left bloomie's big brown bags, a corporate cubicle and pepper spray behind. (Sarcasm and neuroticism, however, remain.) Now I explore -- and get lost in -- Michigan, the Great Lakes and beyond, blogging about all things travel, including food, trip tips, local travel, traveling with a dog, life in the flyover zone and sustainable tourism.Note: All Traveler Writes' posts are sponsored by (quick glance at revenue spreadsheet)…so that would be me, Traveler Writes. If I mention a business, place, book or event, it's because I like it. Or maybe, in some cases, I don't. My travels have been self-funded, and if I blog about a product or trip for which I didn’t shell out my own dough, I’ll clearly let you know.