Author Profile: Erin Klema

When I was a Central Michigan University student living in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, I never considered my college town a tourist destination. A decade later — as a travel writer and a Central Michigan alumna — I see Mt. Pleasant as exactly...   view more

When I book a trip to New York City, I immediately feel absolutely gleeful because I’ll get to eat some of the best bagels on earth smothered in an abundance of cream cheese. In fact, that is exactly what I did every morning of my Big Apple visit this past...   view more

Over the past three decades, I’ve traveled to Canada’s largest city four times. From my first visit as a 10-year-old on a family vacation to my most recent as professional travel and food writer, I’ve experienced a wide range of Toronto’s diverse attractions and...   view more

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is perhaps best known as a craft-beer lover’s destination, but take it from this local that our food scene is reason for visiting,...   view more

Ann Arbor is such a coffee-loving city that you’ll even find coffee shops in unusual places. After my recent visits in partnership with Destination Ann Arbor and Wanderful, I’ve rounded up seven truly unique spots to get a coffee or tea in the Ann Arbor...   view more

As the rise of e-readers and digital books threatens the survival of mammoth brick-and-mortar book sellers, independent bookstores are still very much part of the fabric of downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. In one coffee-fueled morning, I found today’s best sellers and favorites from my...   view more

Parkersburg welcomes Midwestern road trippers to “almost heaven” — the state of West Virginia. As John Denver sang, West Virginia is home of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah River, and plenty of country...   view more

Ypsilanti offers boutique and vintage shopping as well as delicious food and craft beverages. Here are my suggestions of where to spend a day in Ypsilanti,...   view more

Since Ann Arbor offers such a breadth of date-night activities, I’ve narrowed this list down to seven of my favorite romantic experiences for couples in love — with each other, of course, but also with food and...   view more

Best known as the home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is as much a foodie destination as it is a college town. Whether you are visiting for the annual Ann Arbor Art Fair, a Michigan football game, or a weekend getaway, at some point you’re likely to wonder where to eat lunch in Ann...   view more

Whether you will be vacationing along the beach or exploring the cultural side of this South Florida city, you may be looking for things to do, places to eat, and accommodations for your weekend getaway to Fort Lauderdale,...   view more

As a born and raised Metro Detroiter who celebrates every Christmas with my family in Dearborn, I’ve rounded up 13 of the most joyfully festive things to do in Detroit and its surrounding communities at the...   view more

Not only is Atlanta a culinary and cultural capital of the American South, where you’ll find crispy fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits, it’s also an international city infused with global...   view more

Wondering where to eat in Guangzhou? This vibrant and diverse city in southern China is known for its rich cultural heritage and the delicious Cantonese foods that originated here. Also, as the third most populated city in China, Guangzhou has a wide variety of dining options available, ranging from traditional Cantonese cuisine to international...   view more

Whether you are visiting for springtime tulips, summer beach days, or Dutch-themed attractions, you are likely wondering where to find the best restaurants in Holland,...   view more