Random Adventures

Detroit, Michigan: Glittering Attractions Along the Detroit River

The city of Detroit, which features 14 miles of coastline along the Detroit River, has interconnected the finest of its waterfront attractions with the opening of the Detroit International RiverWalk. The project’s first phase, known as “East RiverWalk,” is made up of a three-mile series of scenic, interconnected pathways, bike and jogging trails, fountains, and playgrounds. Along this walkway, pedestrians can stroll from the Joe Louis Arena (home of the Detroit Redwings), past the GM Renaissance Center, Tri-Centennial State Park and end up Mt. Elliott Park, all the while enjoying pleasant river breezes while watching the Windsor (Canada) skyline, and views of the ocean freighters passing by.
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Toronto, Ontario: T.O. Goes Underground

When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. And even if the “going” means facing hail, sleet, snow or traffic snarls, Canada’s vibrant metropolis, Toronto offers ideal year-round shopping conditions in an underground series of tunnels known as “The Path.” Dating back more than 100 years, the Path’s early origins connected the T. Eaton Company’s main store by tunnel to its bargain outlet. Now The Path is listed by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest underground shopping complex, and the 16 miles (27 km) of underground walkway connect nearly 1,200 retail shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Los Angeles, California: International Flavors, No Passport Required

It’s no secret that Los Angeles is an international stomping ground. And when you have this many international populations coming together, you know the eating has to be good. Rather than a melting pot, however, the City of Angels is a giant, endless smorgasbord of international feasting. Of course the eats in Los Angeles can range from budget-busting, white-tie extravaganzas to street-side snack stands, so we've eaten our way through the city in order to find some its best international flavors.
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New Orleans, Louisiana: High and Dry

The crowds are gone but the city remains. The jazz, the bars, the food, the French Quarter. All there and yours for the taking. Broken promises, politicians fighting and pointing fingers, an intense rebuilding effort, New Orleans has taken it all in stride and shown the world what a little bit of bourbon and a lot of elbow grease can do. There has not been a better time to visit, the hotels are open, the bars are stocked, and the restaurants staffed and ready to serve. The only thing missing is the traffic. Walk down Royal Street, take a moment to listen to a street band, try the shamefully good local coffee and be among the first to rediscover that New Orleans has come back -- swinging.
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