We really don't want to be those travel bloggers. The ones who reflexively complain about everything TSA does just because it's really easy to pick on TSA. We try to be fair about moron passengers, we take pains to explain why TSA agents sometimes have to conduct intrusive inspections, and we give the agency credit when they improve their security protocols.

But the more we read about TSA's shift to Israel-style airport security inspections—which are now being called "chat-downs" by journalists and politicians, because naming things is fun—the more worried we get. This is the agency's new SPOT program, where agents ask you personal questions while you wait in line, and then they try to read your body language to determine whether you're making things up. We haven't quite figured out what's wrong but we're pretty sure we don't like it.]]> Omri 2011-10-24T16:21:08-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/10/7/133153/799

Real Steel and The Ides of March will battle it out that the box office this weekend, and even though the two movies seem like they couldn't be more different, they actually have one thing in common; they were both filmed in Detroit.

Real Steel, a family-friendly sci-fi flick set in the future when giant robots face off in the Robot Boxing League, was filmed at various locations around Detroit. Some notable spots are the Detroit Fire Department Headquarters (which was transformed into a boxing ring), the COBO Center, the Parkway Motel near Holly, MI, and Joe Louis Arena.]]> cmb 2011-10-07T13:31:53-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/5/6/131726/2687

Funnyman Jason Segel, along with co-stars Emily Blunt (and her husband John Krasinski), Alison Brie, Chris Pratt, and producer Judd Apatow, have been eating their way through Michigan while filming Five Year Engagement.

The movie, about the ups and downs of an engaged couple, is filming at several restaurants in and around Detroit these past couple of weeks. Today and tomorrow, they will be filming at Randy’s Roadside Bar-B-Que on US-12 in Brooklyn, MI, which is known for serving smoked meat sandwiches, starting from $4.75. ]]> cmb 2011-05-06T13:25:25-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/9/24/115036/103

Demi Moore has her hands full. Right now, she's shooting a new movie, The Reasonable Bunch, in Michigan while dealing with rumors that her husband, Ashton Kutcher, cheated on her and, as if that wasn't enough, she's also been working as an advocate to help end human trafficking.

This is Demi's second time in Michigan in a matter of months. Over the summer, she was working in Detroit on the movie LOL with Miley Cyrus, and while she was away, rumor has it Ashton hooked up with a 22-year-old girl.]]> cmb 2010-09-24T12:39:53-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/8/25/73728/1248

We’ve all had layovers that were a little longer than initially expected. Mechanical delays, weather emergencies, and all kinds of other issues make that tight 45-minute connection turn into something extraordinary. We can’t get promise your flight will depart on time, but we can offer some time killers at the airport.

Five picks for spending a few extra hours within the McNamara terminal at Detroit-Metro Airport:

· Sushi Stop:
Delta uses Detroit as a gateway to the East, so it’s not surprising that you can start your vacation or business trip with a little sushi right in the terminal. Sora has all your sashimi favorites, but they also have plenty of noodle bowls for those long cold Michigan winters. Prices are somewhat reasonable, but the best thing is that the place isn’t gross. There’s no prepackaged fake crab rolls here, and we’d even say it’s actually pretty darn good considering its location. It’s near gate A35 near the gates typically used for Tokyo-bound flights.

· Work On Your Fitness:
DTW's McNamara terminal makes the airport one of our favorites, but you still might want to take a break from all the hustle and bustle of the terminal. During longer layovers make your way to the Westin hotel that’s right in the airport. It has its own entrance not too far from the center of Concourse A, and they’d be happy to have you inside to test out their treadmills, weights, and elliptical machines. Along with providing an escape from the terminal the hotel offers day passes to the gym for just $15. It’s worth it if you’re a little more ambitious than us—we’re usually the ones in line for a cookie and frappuccino. ]]> kjb 2010-08-25T10:29:42-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/7/29/9014/78171

Head to the shores of Lake Michigan in a couple weeks, because the blueberry harvest is rolling into town. South Haven, Michigan is dedicating a whole weekend to one of the country’s best summer crops, and they’re pretty good at it since this is the 47th year for the festival.

This year’s National Blueberry Festival runs from August 12 to 15, and organizers are expecting at least 50,000 berry fans. Sure blueberries have loads of antioxidants and other good-for-you things, but we’re ready for the blueberry pancake breakfasts and blueberry bake-off. We’re sure all the healthy stuff can shine through the loads of sugar and butter. ]]> kjb 2010-07-29T16:51:15-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/7/23/14458/9538

David Arquette is loving his summer in Michigan, and he's not afraid to tweet all about it. The actor is staying in Ann Arbor with his wife and co-star, Courtney Cox, while they film Scream 4 at various locations around the state.

When he's not on the set, David is out and about trying all that Ann Arbor has to offer, and he's passing on his favorite things to his Twitter followers. So far, he's had breakfast at The Broken Egg in Ann Arbor, which called "the best breakfast in town", he's played games at Pinball Pete's, he took Courteney on a date night at their "favorite restaurant EVE in Ann Arbor" and had lunch at Zingerman's Deli, which he says, "ROCKS."

David likes the state so much that he even designed a t-shirt in its honor. Arquette, along with Ben Harper and David Bedwell, owns a clothing line called Propr, and their new line includes a shout out to MI. Arquette says the new t-shirt is, “more of a graphic T that features (University of) Michigan football colors and cool numbers 1837, the date when Michigan became a state,” he says. “It’s got a really fun feel. It’s a nice nod to the great state of Michigan.” ]]> cmb 2010-07-23T08:33:58-05:00 Search Jaunted string http://www.jaunted.com/search/