When you reminisce about your happiest childhood memories, you probably recall the time you spent with your family — the camping trips, the new cities or countries you explored, the animal encounters, the beaches and lakes you swam in, and the people you met along the way. Traveling together gives us wonderful opportunities to engage […]
When you reminisce about your happiest childhood memories, you probably recall the time you spent with your family — the camping trips, the new cities or countries you explored, the animal encounters, the beaches and lakes you swam in, and the people you met along the way. Traveling together gives us wonderful opportunities to engage […]
This August, I rode the morning Metra from Glencoe into the city for work and assumed my usual spot in the upper half of the train so I wouldn’t have to share a seat or conversation. As I opened my laptop, a man in a nearby seat leaned in my direction and said, “Do you […]
Charming cobblestone streets. Dreamy river vistas. A metropolis with a happening arts, culture, and festival scene. Zip line-friendly waterfalls. Idyllic farmlands for miles. Turns out, all the elements from this summer vacation fantasy list exist in one location: Quebec City, the 400-year-old birthplace of French North America. Plan a summer getaway to Quebec’s bilingual-speaking (French/English) […]
Just north of Chicago is a gem of a tourism destination: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. That’s Lake Geneva, as in the city, with Geneva Lake, the recreation centerpiece, right in the city center. Now, why a gem? Because it looks and feels like one of those storied resort communities on the east coast, with comparisons regularly […]
Explore the unique streets, parks, and shops of Delavan, Wisconsin. Once known as the winter home for numerous circus companies, Delavan is now known for its beautiful lakes, parks, and gardens. Downtown Delavan features historic brick streets in addition to great shopping and dining. Here are 10 can’t-miss summer adventures in Delavan, Wisconsin. 1. Delavan […]
“Look closely at this tapestry and you’ll notice something very strange,” says the museum guide, pointing to a book-size embroidered panel hanging on the wall and gesturing us to lean in until our noses almost touch the glass. “Do you see how fine the thread is? This was sewn by the wife of a sailor […]
New York, New York — so good they named it twice. It’s the place that’s inspired more quotes than perhaps any other in the world, and rightfully so. New York City is the cultural hub of the country — whatever your flavor, it can be found here. And, for a metropolis that’s so well established, […]
New York, New York — so good they named it twice. It’s the place that’s inspired more quotes than perhaps any other in the world, and rightfully so. New York City is the cultural hub of the country — whatever your flavor, it can be found here. And, for a metropolis that’s so well established, […]
There are warm weather golf destinations (California, Florida, and Arizona), and then there are warm “enough” weather golf destinations. I call these semi-hotspots “The Tax Day Five” — five stellar golf venues that are perfect to visit around April 15, or earlier, with your tax refund in hand. I have been fortunate enough to experience […]
