My Favorite 25 Things To Do In Chicago Like A Local
I grew up in Chicago and still visit frequently and after traveling the world, it still remains my favorite city. Here is a list of my 25 top things to do in a Chicago.
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Chicago in Winter – A Budget Friendly Weekend Break in My Favorite City
Chicago is a popular tourist destination. I often visit Chicago in winter for a budget friendly weekend break with cheaper flights, hotels and restaurant deals.
Discovering New Horizons with Princess – A Complete Discovery Princess Review With Photos
In this Discovery Princess review, I share a lot of detailed information about the ship from my personal expereinces on a recent cruise.
A Love Letter to Beautiful Istanbul
Straddling two continents and over 2000 years of history, there is no other place like Istanbul. With its friendly locals, delicious food and incredible architecture, it is one of my favorite global cities to visit and photograph. So, along with my favorite 25 images, here is my love letter to beautiful Istanbul.
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Fun Under the Midnight Sun – Experience 25 Summer Fairbanks Activities to Inspire Your Next Alaska Itinerary
Explore all the many Fairbanks activities on your next midnight sun adventure in Alaska.
There’s a Little Bit of Paradise in the Garden of the Gods Illinois
The Garden of the Gods Illinois and Shawnee National Forest provides outdoor recreation, interesting history and beautiful scenery, all of which is within an easy 6 hour drive from 30 cities and towns in the Midwest. After road tripping through the Midwest, I am sharing my list of things to do in Garden of the Gods, Illinois.
Reflections From 2018
2018 was an especially good year for travel. I was fortunate to be able to travel somewhere fun almost every month, both in the US and overseas.
Bathing Like a Sultan – Overcoming Naked Inhibitions in a Turkish Bath in Istanbul
Enjoying a hamam, or Turkish bath in Istanbul is a unique experience in Turkey. I wanted to try it on my first visit to Istanbul, but to do so, I would have to set aside my inhibitions about being seen naked by strangers. Could I do that?
Sleeping With the Sultan – Behind the Walls of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace Harem
The Topkapi Palace harem complex is a beautiful and still slightly mysterious part of the Topkapi Palace which was the home of the Ottoman Empire Sultans.