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· October 23, 2018

Shinola Detroit Runwell Bike Ride at Townsend Hotel Birmingham Michigan

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Shinola Detroit Runwell Bike Ride at Townsend Hotel Birmingham Michigan

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A Michigan-based luxury travel, lifestyle, & photography compendium by adventurer, writer, Lonely Planet Pathfinder, and award-winning, Getty Images photographer, Annie Fairfax.

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Whether I’m exploring a new city on foot, leading a meeting, or enjoying drinks after work with my friends, I love that my @birdies take me wherever I need to go. With 7 layers of comfort technology and incredible arch support in their luxe quilted soles, these versatile flats keep my style elevated and sophisticated yet comfortable, no matter what’s on my agenda for the day. Swipe to see more of how I wear my gorgeous Black Leather Starling, my must-have travel & day-to-night shoe! #mybirdiesmyway #birdiespartner.

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How gorgeous is this beach in Tulum? It was so amazing here, I really couldn’t believe such perfect beach scenes really exist, but it’s basically paradise here. Tag someone you’d like to visit Tulum with, and save this post to keep the location for later! #tulum #mexico #carribean #rivieramaya #sanara #tulummexico #tulumbeach #therealcoconut #travelwriter

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