Travel to Buffalo, New York

This isn't an article, it's a transcript of an AmateurTraveler podcast which honestly could have used a bit of editing.

But it's an interesting take on our fair city, and worth a quick read. Here's a tidbit to lure you in:

"Buffalonians, as they call themselves, are absolutely rabidly intent and fanatical about their city. They just love the place. The people that live there love it. Even people that were from there and have moved elsewhere still have very strong ties so there’s something actually very contagious about that when you visit a city. When everybody you meet is just thrilled that you’re there because they can show you what a great place it is. And of course, since it had this identity is being the butt of jokes people are really eager to prove those jokes wrong. So there’s something very, very attractive and infectious about that and that’s kind of what got us there."

There's much more. Make the effort to read beneath the annoying social media buttons along the left side of the screen, read past the typos and rough spots, and you' find yourself seeing Buffalo through the eyes of travel bloggers Larissa and Michael Milne. They "spent a week in Buffalo in 2013 and they're still singing our praises," according to Ed Healy of Visit Buffalo Niagara in a Facebook post which shares the Transcript.

I hope they come back. Think of all of the new restaurants, restored buildings, improvements on Canalside...heck, they were here before ice bikes. Someone invite Larissa and Michael back to take yet another look at Buffalo. There's even more to appreciate in 2016. I'd love to see an update on the AmateurTraveler Podcast and Blog.