The Mitten State of Mind: One Thing to See or Do in All 83 of Michigan's Counties, Pt. 1

Michigan is full of majesty, mystery, and might, each of which comes in many forms. This three-part series highlights just some of what the Mitten State has to offer, county by county. Welcome to Part One, which covers the first 29 counties alphabetically, from Alcona to Gratiot.

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Japan is a Winter Wonderland — Here are 7 Destinations to Prove It

Winter travel isn’t for everyone, but for those who love to go where the snow blows, Japan is one of the ultimate cold-weather destinations. With miles and miles of mountainous terrain and numerous volcanoes, you’re never too far from a ski slope — or a hot spring.

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How to Get to Greenland Without Taking Out a Second Mortgage on Your House

Since the invention of the flying machine, getting to far-off destinations has become easier than ever — and yet, there are still significant barriers you may come up against when attempting to travel to certain parts of the world.

Europe, North AmericaLogan T. HansenFebruary 26, 2020travel, travel advice, travel guide, travelspiration, travel inspiration, Greenland, travel tips, Europe, North America, Nuuk, Air Greenland, Air Iceland, Pitcairn Islands, Tristan da Cunha, Pacific Ocean, Reykjavik, Keflavik, Keflavik International Airport, Akureyri, Greenland Travel, Kangerlussuaq, Copenhagen, Canada, U.S., United States, cruise, hostel, Inuk Hostels, Hotel Nordbo, Kulusuk, Oqaatsut, Nanortalik, Budget Your Trip, budget travel, cheap travel, Northern Lights, Disko Line, Disko Bay, Blue ice Explorer, Arctic Umiaq Line, Sarfaq Ittuk, cruise ship, cruise line, air travel, Ittoqqortoormiit, South Greenland, Nordic Visitor, Quark Expeditions, cross-country skiing, cross country skiing, the great outdoors, snowshoeing, biking, kayaking, hiking, outdoors, outdoor adventure, adventure travel, adventure, adventure tourism, camping, rustic camping, dog sledding, dogsledding, fishing, penny pinching, save moneyComment

Everything You've Been Missing in Southern Montana This Winter

Looking for some wintertime fun before spring gets here? Whether you have a couple of free days, an entire week, or whatever, it might just be time to book a ticket out west — to Montana, that is! From world-renowned skiing and snowboarding to snowshoeing, hiking, hot springs, and ice fishing, Big Sky Country has a lot to offer cold weather fans.

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How Difficult is it to Travel to Antarctica? And Why Would You Go There, Anyway?

When winter comes around, there’s one question that never fails to pop into my head: why do people enjoy traveling (or living, for that matter) in places where the cold regularly punishes their faces? Plenty of people who live in the Midwest, as I do, deal with the snow and the cold for maybe four to five months out of the year, but why, oh why, would anyone choose to live in a state of perpetual winter?

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