The Delicious Day, a blog about traveling, has posted a love letter to the Motor City: "16 Reasons to Go to Detroit Right Now."
The author of the Detroit post, who appears to be Linda, the blog's proprietor, says she lived in Detroit for 22 years.
"I share the frustration and befuddlement of outsiders and insiders alike on why a city, that was once so grand, has let itself fall so far – and so hard. Although I haven’t lived in Detroit in 13 years, I share the outrage of the insiders in regards to the one-sided, grossly sensational and completely exploitative reporting about on the city.
"Yes, Detroit has a side of it that is in an incomprehensible state of decay, but it also has absolutely amazing corners, people, food, architecture, culture, art, music, diversity and all things that make great cities – great. If you would like what, I feel is, a far and balanced account of Detroit I highly recommend the newly released, "Detroit City is the Place to Be," by Mark Binelli, and the documentary Detroit Lives (it is free and available to watch online with a click of a button). Detroit City is the Place to Be is not only one of the best books I have read, but a fantastic account of Detroit’s past, present and outlook towards the future."
The author's 16 reasons won't surprise local residents, but they are bound to interest the curious traveler.
1. A Park (Bigger than Central Park) on an Island in a River between Two Countries
2. Genuinely Fabulous Coffee Options
4. Visit the Farmers Market that Out Does (sic) All Farmers Markets
The Delicious Day is the work of Linda and David (Dah-veed). She's an American from Colorado; he's a Spaniard. They met in Borneo, while traveling.
