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...

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...

Fall for Duluth

Michigan is often called the Great Lake state, and its residents try to selfishly hog the accolades of all five of the amazing inland seas of freshwater. The reality, Michigan is great and is...

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...

Staying Safe in Chicago, Illinois

Most of Chicago is safe for travel. It is highly advised that you avoid Harvey and Chicago Heights, as these areas are subject to rampant gang activity and high crime rates.