More reasons why you should pay Detroit a visit

A visit to the Motor City is a visit to what makes America the great nation that it is. The city has gone through hard times in the past but has proudly bounced back. Indeed, though Detroit's economy and auto industry were among the hardest hit after the 2008 recession, the city is amid a great renewal.

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Over the last five years, the city’s downtown corridor has seen an explosion in real estate investment. This development is a direct result of the transfer of the mortgage-lending company Quicken Loans to a building overlooking Campus Martius Park in 2010. 

Economic growth has returned to Detroit in a big way, manifested by numerous construction projects and the emergence of posh restaurants, parks, and sports arenas. There’s the new communal table restaurant called Gather; the Little Caesars Arena which is the new home of the Pistons and the Red Wings; a new Q-line streetcar traversing Woodward Avenue; and StockX, partly owned by Detroit superstar rapper Eminem, which legit checks and facilitates the selling of sneakers. 

Detroit’s Belle Isle is the equivalent of New York’s Central Park. In fact, the “beautiful island” is designed by same person, Frederick Law Olmsted. The nearly 1000-acre giant island-park lies in the middle of the Detroit River and showcases an aquarium, a zoo, a conservatory, a golf course, a yacht club, and plenty of places to bike, jog, fish, or picnic. 

It’s only apt that we witness first-hand the resurgence of Detroit in 2018. After all, Lonely Planet did not name the Motor City the second-best city in the world to visit this year for nothing. 

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Law graduate and businessman Peter Howe has accomplished many things in career. In 2004, he began Howe Homes, LLC and purchased, rehabbed, and sold rental properties. When he is not busy with work, Peter enjoys traveling and skiing. Check out this blog for similar reads.

Snowbound:The best skiing trips one could ever have

A skiing trip can be challenging for a lot of people.If one is planning to make the most out of a ski resort (or town) visit, then there should be several considerations.These could range from the most basic like accommodations and enchanting views to more specialized ones like snow cover texture and terrain features that fit with the tourist’s skill level.

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Depending on one’s dream ski vacation, the world offers a multitude of excellent and beautiful skiing spots. From a variety of snow slopes, drops, and ridges to required champagne powder cover, cornice, and crud, some of the best ski resorts may provide wonderful spots that satisfy both the technical demands of a professional skier or leisurely luxurious sceneries for the occasional tourist.

Here are some of the best ski destinations one should visit at least once in his or her life:

Zermatt, Switzerland

There shouldn’t be any doubt at all that a number of the best ski spots are located in Switzerland. Zermatt gives tourists the best experience with its interconnected ski zones providing one with terrain features perfect for a variety of skill sets: from that relaxed cruiser run to carve turns to cliff-hucks on steep drops. The old-world scenery is just too breathtaking to describe.

Taos, New Mexico

The ski town in New Mexico is a stunner both visually and conceptually. It resembles a unique artist’s colony in many respects, while the base with its Swiss-style cottages brims with old-world atmosphere. The terrain is good for different ski runs and the cover features the finest powder.

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Chamonix, France

The town hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924. It is an attractive spot for advanced skiers, with the many challenging slopes and drops. Nevertheless, it provides enough space for a cruise or a basic run.

Peter Howe is the owner of law firm Peter Howe & Associates in Chicago and Michigan. After returning to Michigan, he also established Howe Homes, LLC, and Howe Office Administration, Inc. Outside of work, Peter enjoys traveling, reading, boating, skiing, and sports like football and baseball. For updates on his work and interests, visit this Facebook page.