Tandem For Two Blog

Loving the Art, History & Culture of Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is one of those large cities that feels small. Quaint pocket neighborhoods are tucked throughout and the city is incredibly walkable. There is just so many great things to...

Camping, Hiking & Kayaking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan

Cliffs and sand beaches, rock formations and waterfalls, quiet inland lakes and thick wooded trails, and a powerful lake as far as the eye can see, this diversity can be...

Explore the Andriondacks in Lake Placid, NY

My husband and I have been to the cute town of Lake Placid on two occasions and it has so many great things to see and do that we may...

Magical Times in the Les Cheneaux Islands

There is a magical place in Michigan that not even many native Michiganders have heard of. An shoreline of 36 islands, crystal clear waters, antique wooden boats and bright blue...

Explore Yosemite National Park

Yosemite is a pretty magical place, full of adventure and beauty. Our family spent part of a week in this national park and the memories we made won’t be forgotten....

Exploring the Coast of La Jolla, CA

Anyone not from the west coast may not know how to pronounce La Jolla (as in Luh Hoya). The town may derive it’s name from the Spanish word “joya”, which...

Fun in the Sun at Ft Myers Beach, FL

By this time of year in the Midwest a lot of us are dreaming of soaking up some sun and warmer destinations. There does seem to be a yearly migration...

The Hidden Beauties of Hong Kong

During this month my Chinese friends are celebrating the lunar New Year, so I thought I’d share about the fascinating city of Hong Kong. I had the chance to visit...

January Trip to Galway, Ireland: Why You Should Take One!

Several years ago this month, I surprised my husband with a birthday trip to the one place in all the world he wanted to go: Ireland. You would think that...

A Holiday Tour of Lower Manhattan in New York City, tandemfortwo.com

A Tour of Lower Manhattan in New York City

Not everyone loves a big city or crowds, but I love to explore and even in NYC there are places off the beaten path, little back streets and neighborhoods that...

Thanksgiving in Boston, MA

I love historical places and the exciting vibe of a big city, and Boston is the perfect combination of both. My family stayed in the North End, also known as...

A Perfect Fall Weekend in Ogunquit, ME

My sister has the knack for finding out of the way places that are new for us to explore. The quaint town of Ogunquit along Maine’s coast is no exception. It’s probably...