===== The History of Detroit .....In my Own Words....Mostly ===== ***Detroit, The Beginning*** When I lived in France for a brief period of time last year, the French thought it *humourous* how the English pronouce "Detroit". They say it like "Day-Twa" while everyone else in the world says " Dee-troyt". Of course, this is because, in some skewed typical French-style-esque way, they feel since the name was given to the area by the French 300 yrs ago, it should stay that way. Yet, Bombay changes it's name to Mumbai and no one really cares. The English call "Peugot"- *PURR-JOE* when it really ...  Read the complete review

Few people would choose Detroit as a holiday hot spot, a visit here is likely to be a business trip. Usually connected with the motor trade. So if you love cars make the most of it. You can visit Henry Fords museum in Dearborn which has an excellent selection of vehicles through the ages. His Greenfield Village on the same site is a wonderful tribute to his eccentricity. He has gathered together exhibits such as Thomas Edisons workshop and the Wright Brothers bicycle store, and re-built them in Detroit. The Ren Cen which is now GMs headquarters dominates the downtown skyline. The top floor boasts a revolving restaurant which is worth a visit even ...  Read the complete review