Aug 30, 2020• by caitkontalis
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...
Aug 22, 2020• by caitkontalis
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...
Feb 10, 2020• by marikomarovsky
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...
Jan 12, 2020• by FoozyDoes
The Big Easy: Where to Eat, Explore, and Enjoy in New Orleans
New Orleans is one of my favorite American cities. Every time that I visit I find there is something new to fall in love with. From the people, to the history, the music and culture, and the food...
Sep 13, 2019• by PokerPilgrim
How to Have Your Dream Wedding on a Budget in New Orleans
Did you know that the average wedding cost in the United States last year was over $25,000? My husband, Paul, and I agreed that we had no interest in spending that kind of money on our wedding. We...
Aug 3, 2019• by PokerPilgrim
How to Spend Four Fabulous Days in Chicago
Recently, my daughter and I visited the city of Chicago in celebration of her high school graduation. While I had been to the city of Chicago twice before, both were very brief trips. I have always...