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...

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.

I Am Pretty and I Travel Alone, Why It Is a Struggle?

Traveling just soothes me from top to bottom, it is like blood has started flowing in every part of my body. Traveling has given a different and beautiful direction to me in terms of everything...

Solo Travel in a Foreign-Speaking Country

Q: How do you travel alone without speaking the local language? A: Time to get scrappy! The level of difficulty that comes from traveling to a foreign-speaking country is a BROAD spectrum. ...