Mark Around the World Posts

The Kosher Traveler's Guide to Detroit: Kosher Bites and Cultural Sights

Mark Vogel

Dec 1

The Kosher Traveler's Guide to Detroit: Kosher Bites and Cultural Sights

Kosher Establishments in Southfield and Oak Park, near Detroit, Michigan ✈ Zeman's Kosher Bakery in Oak Park, Michigan During my recent...

My Visit to Highlands Bar & Restaurant: Drinks with a View in Detroit

Mark Vogel

Nov 29

My Visit to Highlands Bar & Restaurant: Drinks with a View in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan ✈ On the 71st floor of the GM Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, Michigan , sits the Highlands Bar & Restaurant ,...

The GM Renaissance Center: Detroit's Architectural Icon on the Waterfront

Mark Vogel

Nov 25

The GM Renaissance Center: Detroit's Architectural Icon on the Waterfront

Detroit, Michigan ✈ Located on the Detroit Riverfront, the GM Renaissance Center (commonly referred to as the "Ren Cen") is one of...

My Tour of Detroit’s Motown Museum: The Magic of Hitsville U.S.A.

Mark Vogel

Nov 21

My Tour of Detroit’s Motown Museum: The Magic of Hitsville U.S.A.

Detroit, Michigan ✈ When I stepped into the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan , I knew I was about to experience a piece of American...

Belle Isle: Detroit's Historic Island Retreat

Mark Vogel

Nov 18

Belle Isle: Detroit's Historic Island Retreat

Detroit, Michigan ✈ Located in the Detroit River, Belle Isle is a 982-acre island park positioned between Detroit, Michigan , and...

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation: Discovering America’s Story

Mark Vogel

Nov 14

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation: Discovering America’s Story

Dearborn, Michigan, near Detroit ✈ On a recent trip to Michigan , I made it a point to visit The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation...

Prime 10 Kosher Restaurant: Upscale Dining in the Detroit Suburb of Southfield, Michigan

Mark Vogel

Nov 12

Prime 10 Kosher Restaurant: Upscale Dining in the Detroit Suburb of Southfield, Michigan

Kosher Meat Restaurant in Southfield, near Detroit, Michigan ✈ While in Detroit, Michigan , I had the pleasure of visiting Prime 10 , a...

MGM Grand Detroit: The Luxurious Grand View Executive King Suite

Mark Vogel

Nov 10

MGM Grand Detroit: The Luxurious Grand View Executive King Suite

Detroit, Michigan ✈ Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, Michigan , the MGM Grand Detroit combines luxury, comfort, and...

Crafting the Perfect Slice: Jerusalem Pizza & Bagels in Southfield, Michigan

Mark Vogel

Nov 8

Crafting the Perfect Slice: Jerusalem Pizza & Bagels in Southfield, Michigan

Kosher Takeout Restaurant in Southfield, near Detroit, Michigan ✈ When I stepped into Jerusalem Pizza & Bagels , a kosher and vegetarian...

My Visit to The Heidelberg Project in Detroit: Transforming Trash into Treasure

Mark Vogel

Nov 5

My Visit to The Heidelberg Project in Detroit: Transforming Trash into Treasure

Detroit, Michigan ✈ On my recent trip to Detroit, Michigan , I visited The Heidelberg Project , an open-air art environment in the...

Kravings Kosher Restaurant: A Community and Culinary Highlight in Oak Park, Michigan

Mark Vogel

Nov 2

Kravings Kosher Restaurant: A Community and Culinary Highlight in Oak Park, Michigan

Kosher Meat Restaurant in Oak Park, near Detroit, Michigan ✈ My visit to Kravings , a kosher restaurant in Oak Park, Michigan , was...

Detroit Reborn: A Modern Traveler's Guide to the Motor City

Mark Vogel

Oct 30

Detroit Reborn: A Modern Traveler's Guide to the Motor City

Detroit, Michigan ✈ Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan has a unique story: once the industrial heart of America, it faced severe...

Flying Delta on the Bombardier CRJ900: A Smooth Ride from St. Louis to New York City

Mark Vogel

Oct 22

Flying Delta on the Bombardier CRJ900: A Smooth Ride from St. Louis to New York City

Saint Louis, Missouri to New York City ✈ I recently flew Delta from St. Louis, Missouri , to LaGuardia Airport in New York City on a...

Jerusalem to Eilat Made Easy: Flying Israir for the Ultimate Red Sea Getaway

Mark Vogel

Oct 15

Jerusalem to Eilat Made Easy: Flying Israir for the Ultimate Red Sea Getaway

Eilat, Israel ✈ Traveling in Israel from Jerusalem to Eilat offers two main options: a long drive south through Israel’s Negev Desert...

Business Class on American Airlines' Embraer Jet: My Journey to the Gateway City

Mark Vogel

Oct 12

Business Class on American Airlines' Embraer Jet: My Journey to the Gateway City

New York City to Saint Louis, Missouri ✈ On my recent trip to St. Louis, Missouri , I flew on an Embraer 175 with American Airlines ,...

Moss Café: Revisiting A Kosher Farm-to-Table Find in Riverdale, New York

Mark Vogel

Oct 8

Moss Café: Revisiting A Kosher Farm-to-Table Find in Riverdale, New York

Kosher Café in Riverdale, Bronx, New York ✈ During my recent visit to Moss Café , I reflected on my first time there back in 2015. Moss...

The Pizza Block: A Kosher Staple in the Heart of the Riverdale, New York Community

Mark Vogel

Oct 5

The Pizza Block: A Kosher Staple in the Heart of the Riverdale, New York Community

Kosher Pizza in Riverdale, Bronx, New York ✈ During a recent visit to The Pizza Block in the Riverdale section of the Bronx in New...

Six Thirteen Kosher Bistro: Modern Dining Meets Jewish Tradition in Stamford, Connecticut

Mark Vogel

Oct 1

Six Thirteen Kosher Bistro: Modern Dining Meets Jewish Tradition in Stamford, Connecticut

Kosher Meat Restaurant in Stamford, Connecticut ✈ On my recent visit to Stamford, Connecticut , I stopped by Six Thirteen , a kosher...

Napoletana Kosher Dairy Restaurant: Culinary Sophistication in Stamford, Connecticut

Mark Vogel

Sep 29

Napoletana Kosher Dairy Restaurant: Culinary Sophistication in Stamford, Connecticut

Kosher Dairy Restaurant in Stamford, Connecticut ✈ During my stay at the Armon Hotel and Conference in Stamford, Connecticut , I had the...

Quiet Comfort at The Armon Hotel and Conference: A Pleasant Getaway in Stamford, Connecticut

Mark Vogel

Sep 25

Quiet Comfort at The Armon Hotel and Conference: A Pleasant Getaway in Stamford, Connecticut

3-Star hotel in Stamford, Connecticut ✈ The Armon Hotel and Conference in Stamford, Connecticut , offers a convenient getaway from the...