Chicago, That Toddlin' Town

Frank Sinatra said it best! I have always dreamt of going to Chicago since I was a little girl, and that dream finally came true! I flew into O'Hare and headed straight to the Museum of...

Best Breakfast on Chicago’s North Side

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Before you jump on the famous L and cruise your way around Chicago's grid — you have to fuel up! Trevor Noah drank here — so you know it's...

7 Chicago Holiday To-Do's On My Christmas List

Chicagoans are known for their enthusiastic holiday celebrations! Each of Chicago's vibrant neighborhoods brings their own holiday flare, and you won't be short on funtivities while visiting the...

5 Free Things to Do in Chicago

We can all search for “free things to do in Chicago” and get the Lincoln Park Zoo, Garfield Park Conservatory, etc. Here I highlight some smaller gems, beloved by locals on a typical...

Chicago: Wicker Park Cocktail Spots

Good for: Date, Friends, Casual Highlight: Navy Strength Old Fashion Queen Mary is my absolute favorite bar in Chicago. The drinks are amazing, the staff is brilliant creators, and the vibe is...

Across the U.S. Rust Belt: Tips for Food and Family Activities

When we visited the US this past summer, we had a two-week gap in our travel itinerary between New York and Chicago. So we decided to cross over from the East Coast to the Midwest by land. Within two...